A new column argues that policies targeting electric vehicles under the Trump administration have unintentionally backfired, worsening environmental and economic challenges. The author highlights how regulatory rollbacks and skepticism toward clean energy technology may have delayed progress in reducing emissions and missed opportunities for job growth in green industries. Critics claim the shift away from EV incentives has left the U.S. lagging behind global competitors in automotive innovation. The piece examines whether recent political changes could reverse these setbacks or further entrench the divide over climate policy.
Froma Harrop: Trump's war on electric vehicles boomerangs on us West Central Tribune
