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In a move that could shake up the automotive industry, the Biden administration has set in stone new regulations on vehicle emissions. And boy, are some folks riled up about it! You see, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just declared that by 2032, about two-thirds of all new cars sold need to be electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrids.
Biden’s New Emissions Regulations Could Reduce Auto Industry Jobs. Rust Belt Dems Are Backing Them Anyway https://t.co/BDZHpPZcyQ
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 29, 2024
Now, some Democratic lawmakers from the Rust Belt, like Michigan, are all gung-ho about these rules. They’re saying it’s all about progress and saving the planet. But hold on a minute, is anyone thinking about the hardworking folks who make those gas-powered cars? Experts are warning that this electric vehicle mandate could mean fewer jobs for Americans.
These regulations are stirring quite the pot, with critics calling it an unfair advantage for electric vehicles. After all, making an electric car requires fewer workers and parts, which could spell trouble for the good folks putting together those trusty gas-powered vehicles. This could lead to job losses and economic woes for the auto industry.
While some Democratic bigwigs are patting themselves on the back for these new rules, not everyone is as thrilled. Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia is not mincing words, calling the regulations reckless and out of touch with reality. And you know what? He’s got a point! Mandating electric vehicles without a solid plan in place could leave us vulnerable to foreign supply chains, like those sneaky folks in China.
