Former President Donald Trump dismissed the significance of ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) negotiations, claiming the imminent shift to electric vehicles (EVs) would render the industry obsolete within a few years. Trump, absent from a recent debate, consistently criticized President Biden’s support for EV incentives. Amidst UAW strikes for better conditions and a 40% pay raise, Biden expressed solidarity by joining the picket line. This dispute underscores the political importance of working-class support in key states for both Trump and Biden. Despite automakers’ concerns about EV regulations, there is no evidence suggesting imminent bankruptcy, contrary to Trump’s predictions of industry collapse.
Trump Dismisses UAW Talks, Predicts Electric Vehicle Shift Will Doom U.S. Auto Industry
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