Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Biden tried to have a defacto mandate to produce more EVs. The manufacturers responded by investing more in the production of EVs. Now that Trump is in charge he doesn't give a shit about climate and loves oil so he undid everything Biden did (not that I completely agreed with that approach either). Trump doesn't want Chinese stuff here. Trump doesn't want China making any money much less on EVs. So we get more emissions, less consumer choice and more expensive gas and cars.
Above is completely accurate from my perspective as an automotive industry employee.
Chinese cars do not conform with American safety standards. Their structure and guts are cheaped out. It's like the early days of import cars in America even though they look nice and shiny.
Also, I'm aware nobody white collar has any pity for American manufacturing workers. However, I hope you'll give some thought to to the many social problems created by the loss of good-paying American jobs with benefits to other countries. Also, having domestic manufacturing of complex products is truthfully a major national security issue. You might enjoy your $20K car without an consequences to you personally but in aggregate there might be grave risks and long-term consequences for the broader economy. Cheap, junky products lead to more consumption. Quicker replacements, more trash, etc.
Americans think they are entitled to everything. The best jobs at the highest pay, the newest technology at no increase in price from anywhere in the world, control the world's politics without spending more and ensuring domestic manufacturing capability, etc. But that's not realistic.
If you want to help the electric vehicle industry, just buy an electric vehicle. Believe me, everyone is looking for signs of sustainable consumer interest.
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