Biden Vetoes GOP Measure on Foreign Content in EV Chargers

The vetoed resolution, which had bipartisan support, aimed to block a White House waiver allowing some foreign-made content in federally funded EV chargers.

• President Biden vetoed a Republican measure that aimed to block a White House waiver allowing some foreign-made content in federally funded electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
• The GOP resolution would have reverted U.S. policy to a 1983 rule waiving domestic requirements for many manufactured products, potentially allowing more foreign content in U.S. manufacturing.
• The White House argued that the GOP plan would harm domestic manufacturing and American jobs, and undermine private sector investment in domestic EV charging manufacturing.
• The vetoed resolution was introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio and had bipartisan support, passing the Senate and the House before reaching the President.
• The debate over the measure highlights the challenge of balancing clean energy goals with concerns about increased reliance on foreign manufacturing, particularly from China.

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