Last May, Honda decided to “suspend” a massive EV factory it had planned to build in Canada, a blow to the North American EV market and overall EV transition. But why? “There are challenges with the US tariffs, unjustified tariffs in the auto sector,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said in … [continued]
It feels like everyone in the EV space already wrote their hot takes on Honda’s massive $15.8 billion EV retreat when the news first broke, and then promptly moved on to the next news cycle. But after sitting with the announcement for the last week and a half, I realized … [continued]
ChatGPT generated illustration showing how tariff and political volatility in the United States is creating financial headwinds for wind, solar, batteries, and EV deployment
The Supreme Court’s decision limiting presidential tariff authority should have reduced uncertainty. Instead, it introduced a new layer of it. The Court narrowed the use of one statute for imposing broad tariffs. The response from the administration was immediate. Tariffs would continue under other authorities, and tariffs already collected would … [continued]
The Supreme Court has ruled that Trump’s arbitrary imposition of tariffs under the IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) are not legal. This ruling opens the door for thousands of lawsuits against the Trump administration seeking refunds for tariffs and compensation for business impact — roughly $175 billion by some … [continued]
CPI Data Released Today Shows Trump’s Trade, Energy Policy is on the “Wrong Course” WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released consumer price index data for September to November, showing a 2.7% increase in inflation for goods and services. BLS did not release an October report due to Republicans’ … [continued]
Many people concerned about the climate crisis and pollution will be happy to hear that US coal exports dropped 11% in the first half of 2025. Proponents of sticking with fossil fuels despite the climate and pollution problems may be surprised to find out that much of the reason for … [continued]
The Trump administration has imposed double-digit tariffs on automobiles and auto parts for virtually all of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. And, boy, are global automakers and their supply chains starting to feel the effects of the tariffs, which range from 7.5%–25%. The tariffs are severely disrupting the automotive industry, … [continued]
Tariff wars and tax credits notwithstanding, Ford celebrated the grand opening of its new Electric Vehicle Development Center in California last week, while GM pitches low-cost LFP batteries and Costco spreads the word about its EV marketplace.
Europe’s method of raising cattle results in varied and delicious cuts that consumers prize. Hormone-free, grass-fed beef seems both the epitome of taste and the norm, due to strict European Union food regulations. A US-Europe trade war over beef hasn’t made much news, but it should. The Trump administration wants … [continued]
ChatGPT generated panoramic image of two hands pulling on opposite sides of a US dollar bill—one tattooed “Clean Tech” and the other “US Tariffs.”
The storm over tariffs continues as the so-called president keeps talking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time.
