A group of US congressmen from the Democratic Party has proposed a program to support the electric vehicle industry. It would be a major boost for American automakers, but the initiative will face opposition from Republicans, foreign automakers, as well as Canada and Mexico.
Politicians are proposing an increase in tax subsidies to $ 12,500 per car, including $ 4,500 for union-produced cars and $ 500 for American batteries. The eligibility for the subsidy will be secured by machines manufactured by union members after 2027. The tax break program will cost $ 15.6 billion over 10 years - it is disproportionately beneficial to GM, Ford and Stellantis (owned by Chrysler), whose employees are massively unionized.
On the eve, about a dozen major foreign automakers called on two American senators to oppose the initiative, because these brands also make cars in the United States, but their employees, like Tesla workers, do not create union organizations. The bill was criticized by representatives of Mexico and Canada, citing trade agreements. Governors of 11 states, including Texas, Florida and Arizona, opposed the tax breaks. They fear discrimination against non-union workers.
According to the bill, the US Postal Service will also receive $ 6 billion for the purchase of electric vehicles and the organization of infrastructure: by 2028 only electric vehicles will be purchased, and by 2030 their share will reach 70 & 8239;%. The phased cancellation of tax incentives starts after the sale of 200 thousand cars. The bill also provides for tax subsidies for electric bicycles and tricycles, a 30% subsidy for commercial electric vehicles, and subsidies for used electric vehicles. Financial incentives are provided for the conversion and expansion of existing facilities.
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