Auto Tariffs Could Inject New Wrinkle Into Vehicle Rule, Tax Credit Fights

The Trump administration’s announcement of planned tariffs on imported automobiles is adding a new dimension to debates around EPA’s vehicle emissions rules and electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, by providing a fresh opening for critics to argue the administration’s policies harm the environment and consumers. The announcement might also create a new argument for the auto industry against calls to repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits that support domestic EV-related manufacturing, some defenders of the credits say. The...