"Biden's Mixed Strategy on China Tariffs and EV Competition"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CleanTechnica
President Biden's decision to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) is criticized as a historical misstep, drawing parallels to the 1970s OPEC Oil Crisis and the rise of Japanese automakers. The article argues that instead of blocking affordable Chinese EVs, the U.S. should allow them to be manufactured domestically, benefiting the majority of Americans and supporting climate goals. The tariff is seen as driven by union pressures, Sinophobia, and a need for an external enemy, rather than economic or environmental considerations.