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CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, is developing specialized battery packs for the US pickup truck market despite severe trade barriers imposed by Washington on Chinese products. The move reflects the company's determination to expand its footprint in the lucrative American sector amid escalating geopolitical and tariff-related risks.
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