Trump Transition Team to Roll Back Biden EV, Emissions Policies

The transition team for incoming U.S. President Donald Trump recommends significant changes to roll back policies from the Biden administration on electric vehicles (EVs) and emissions. The proposed changes include cutting support for EVs and charging stations, imposing global tariffs on battery materials, and redirecting funds to national defense priorities. These recommendations reflect Trump’s campaign promises to support fossil-fuel cars and reduce reliance on China for battery materials. The transition team also calls for eliminating the $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases and rolling back emissions and fuel-economy standards to 2019 levels. This shift could impact U.S. automakers and the EV market, aiming to boost domestic battery production and safeguard national security by limiting reliance on Chinese imports. Additionally, the team suggests using tariffs to negotiate better access to foreign markets for U.S. auto exports and abandoning federal requirements for purchasing EVs. Read more.