At the John Cockerill factory in Belgium, engineers are focused on assembling electrolyzers, machines designed to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using electrical energy. These electrolyzers are set to operate on renewable energy, with the purpose of producing fuel for industries such as ammonia and steel production, which are significant contributors to pollution. However, the European manufacturers are facing tough competition from China, which currently holds over half of the global electrolyzer capacity. To address this challenge, the EU has taken steps by including specific criteria in its Net Zero Industry Act. This legislation ensures that funding is not solely allocated based on the lowest bids, often coming from Chinese manufacturers. The objective of these measures is to promote a more diverse supply chain and provide support to European manufacturers, despite China's stronghold on the global market due to its extensive production capacities and substantial government support in the hydrogen sector. This strategic move by the EU aims to safeguard the European market from being inundated by more affordable Chinese electrolyzers, thereby aiming to maintain a competitive edge while supporting local manufacturers in the hydrogen economy.