The War on Yemen Threatens the Future of European Electric Vehicles!

NYN | Reports and Analyses 

EV Magazine, a British publication, reported that U.S. military strikes on Yemen have contributed to exacerbating the supply chain crisis in the European electric vehicle sector, as many major companies were forced to suspend production due to delays in the arrival of essential components.

A Severe Blow to the European Automobile Industry
According to the report, the rising tensions in the Red Sea due to U.S. military intervention in Yemen have disrupted shipments coming from Asia to Europe. This delay has significantly impacted the supply of critical materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt, which are used in the production of electric vehicle batteries.
The magazine confirmed that this sudden halt in supply chains forced companies like Volkswagen, Renault, and Mercedes to temporarily suspend production, marking a new blow to the European car industry, which is already facing significant challenges in adapting to economic and technological shifts.

U.S. Military Escalation Threatens Global Economic Stability
The report quoted economic analysts warning that U.S. military intervention in Yemen could lead to a prolonged period of geopolitical instability, potentially escalating the situation in the region.
Analysts pointed out that continuing this policy could drag the U.S. into a long-term war of attrition, especially with the increasing Yemeni naval attacks on U.S. military and commercial vessels, making it difficult to stabilize the maritime corridors without political solutions.

Are European Companies Paying the Price for U.S. Military Interventions?
The report makes it clear that European companies in the automotive sector are paying the price for U.S. military interventions, as European governments are beginning to pressure Washington to find diplomatic solutions that ensure the continuity of essential supply chains, especially with the rising global demand for electric vehicles.
The report raises questions about whether the U.S. administration can balance its military strategy with the economic interests of its allies or if Europe will face a worsening industrial crisis due to escalating policies in Yemen.