the u.s. house of representatives passed a bill involving electric vehicles, but the white house opposed it: it would punish american consumers and automakers
2024-09-14
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[global times special correspondent in the united states feng yaren] on thursday local time, the u.s. house of representatives voted by a narrow margin to pass legislation that would prohibit people who buy electric vehicles containing parts manufactured or assembled by chinese entities from receiving tax credits.
the house of representatives passed the bill by a vote of 217 to 192, but it has not yet been reviewed by the senate. the white house office of management and budget issued a statement on the 12th opposing the bill, arguing that it adds "new, unclear, and unworkable restrictions" to the tax breaks of the inflation reduction act, which will instead punish american consumers and automakers.
the bill, titled "ending china's electric vehicle dominance in the united states by 2024 act," was proposed by republican congressman miller in april. only seven democrats joined republicans in supporting the bill. most democrats believe the measure will undermine the biden administration's efforts to shift the country to clean cars. democratic congressman dan kildee from connecticut said the new bill will make it more difficult for the united states to compete with china. he worries that imposing new restrictions will force the auto industry and battery manufacturers to withdraw their investments in the united states and rely on china again. democratic congresswoman judy chu warned that the bill would hurt chinese and asian immigrant communities but would do nothing to improve national security or reduce the united states' dependence on foreign energy.
according to reuters, the alliance for automotive innovation (aai), which represents gm, toyota, volkswagen and other automakers, said the bill would lead to a further reduction in vehicles eligible for tax credits. aai ceo bozzella said that emission standards and electric vehicle production targets are based to a certain extent on the effectiveness of electric vehicle tax credits. if incentives are canceled, the automotive industry base will face serious economic and national security risks, the united states will lose competitiveness, and consumer support will be deprived.
