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Alright, kids, buckle up, because Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is making some big waves with his latest request to President Biden. The senator, facing a tough reelection battle, is playing up to the union voters in Ohio by asking Biden to put the kibosh on all sales of Chinese-made electric vehicles in the good ol’ U.S. of A.
Now, Senator Brown is up in arms about these Chinese-made EVs, calling them an “existential threat to the American auto industry.” He’s all fired up, warning that the low prices and hefty government subsidies on these cars from China could leave American automakers in the dust. He’s basically saying, “Hey, American auto industry, watch out! The Chinese are coming for ya!”
Vulnerable Senate Democrat calls for outright ban on Chinese electric vehicles – Washington Examiner https://t.co/t4Xj49eDyr
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But here’s the thing, there aren’t any Chinese-made EVs for sale in the U.S. right now. So, what’s all the fuss about, Senator Brown? Well, it turns out that some folks are getting a little antsy about Chinese investments in Mexico, where companies like BYD are setting up shop. The fear is that these Chinese-made cars could sneak their way into the U.S. market through the backdoor, kind of like when your little brother tries to sneak extra dessert when Mom isn’t looking.
The Alliance of American Automobile Manufacturers is all riled up about this too, calling it an “extinction-level event” for the U.S. auto industry. They’re sweating bullets over the fact that these Chinese EVs are cheaper than the ones made in the good ol’ U.S. of A. For example, BYD’s Seagull hatchback starts at a cool $10,000, while the cheapest U.S.-made electric car, the Nissan Leaf, starts at $28,140. That’s a big price difference, folks!
But here’s the kicker, kids. Senator Brown isn’t just making a fuss for fun. He’s got an election coming up, and he’s staring down the barrel of Republican challenger Bernie Moreno, who is not a fan of EVs. Moreno is throwing punches left and right, saying that the push for electric vehicles is basically handing over the keys to the U.S. auto industry to China. He’s accusing Senator Brown of being “all in” on this electric vehicle craze, and he’s not holding back.
So there you have it, kids. Politicians are butting heads, car companies are sweating, and it’s all about who’s going to come out on top in the battle of the electric vehicles. It’s like a real-life game of bumper cars, but with a whole lot more at stake!
