The United States is set to impose a 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, according to a report from the Financial Times. This move, if implemented, would represent a significant escalation in the ongoing trade war between the two countries. The tariffs, which would be a four-fold increase from the existing 25%, come after US officials expressed concerns about China’s “overcapacity” in electric vehicle manufacturing, which they believe poses a threat to US jobs and national security. The move, which comes ahead of November’s US presidential election, is seen as a way for Democrats to showcase their tough stance on China.