Trump’s Resurrection of the American Auto Industry and Imports of Heavy Electric Vehicles: A Proposal for a Lower Cutback to Low-Carbon-Fuel Americans

Biden made a speech to the United Steelworkers in Pittsburgh last month in which he said he wants to hike tariffs on Chinese imports, pointing out that more than 14,000 workers in Pennsylvania and Ohio lost their jobs between 2000 and 2010.

Biden in Pittsburgh wanted to contrast his approach with Trump’s approach and said it would raise costs for US consumers.

It’s a message aimed at resonating in swing states that lost massive numbers of jobs when manufacturing moved offshore — states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

“When folks see shovels in the ground on all these projects, when they see new pipes being laid and people going to work, I hope they feel the pride that I feel — pride in their hometowns making a comeback,” he said last week in Wilmington, N.C.

The Biden administration is planning to impose tariffs on imports from China, including electric vehicles considered to be policy priorities.

The announcement, which could come as early as next week, was confirmed by a source familiar with the tariff deliberations, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the formal announcement of the decision.

Republicans led by Donald Trump have criticized Biden’s EV policies for setting the stage for a takeover by Chinese companies. In fact, Biden has kept many of the trade restrictions on China imposed by Trump — and introduced a few new ones of his own.

The Chinese auto industry is the largest in the world, and roughly 30 percent of the country’s vehicle sales are electric. In China, the majority of the world’s EV battery manufacturers are located, and a number of the country’s most popular models have been acknowledged for their design, function, and price.

Of course, the dearth of affordable electric vehicles in the US is partly contributing to a slowdown in sales. Biden is trying to reduce carbon emissions from transportation.