The 50% target set by Joe Biden, although not legally binding, received support from American and international automakers. However, Donald Trump has long criticized this decree, calling it an "electric car mandate."
Trump announced that he would stop using the remaining $5 billion in government funds to build charging stations for electric vehicles. He also called for the abolition of state initiatives to introduce rules for zero-emission vehicles by 2035. In addition, the Trump administration is considering eliminating tax incentives for electric vehicles.
The US President also announced his intention to cancel the permit granted to California, which allows it to stop selling gasoline-only cars by 2035. A similar initiative has already been supported by 11 other states.
Trump also plans to instruct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise the rules that provide for stricter emission standards. In particular, under these rules, electric vehicles should be responsible for 30% to 56% of all automakers' sales.In general, the Trump administration should consider eliminating subsidies and market incentives that favor electric vehicles.