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How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV

Thursday, July 2, 2026


Slate transitioned to lower-cost batteries developed in China. This shift followed the repeal of EV tax credits that had required domestically sourced materials. The tax credit requirements were previously in place under regulations that incentivized domestic battery production.

Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/how-trump-helped-china-make-slate-americas-cheapest-ev/

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