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# Battery Makers Abandon "Local Production" Rhetoric for Global Supply Networks
- URL: https://adjacent.media/signals/battery-makers-abandon-local-production-rhetoric-for-global-supply-networks/
- Published: 2026-09-06T22:03:08.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-06T22:03:08.000Z
- Description: CATL’s choice of Spain over politically preferred locations shows that battery manufacturers prioritize existing automotive ecosystems and cost advantage over nationalist reshoring narratives.
- Author: Jonathan Greene
- Tags: #signal, theme-connected, supply chain, manufacturing, energy infrastructure

Source: [Christopherchico](https://christopherchico.substack.com/p/why-local-production-is-a-myth-in)

CATL's choice of Spain over politically preferred locations shows that battery manufacturers prioritize existing automotive ecosystems and cost advantage over nationalist reshoring narratives. The battery industry's supply chains—from mining to manufacturing to recycling—remain global by necessity, making "local production" a marketing claim rather than operational reality for any player competing on cost and seeking access to critical minerals.