A new analysis reveals how policies under the Trump administration inadvertently raised costs and reduced availability of electric vehicles, even as tensions escalated with Iran. The shift in automotive regulations and trade actions created unexpected barriers for consumers seeking cleaner alternatives. Experts warn the timing worsened just as the U.S. faced growing energy security concerns. The piece examines how these moves clashed with broader economic and geopolitical priorities.
Trump’s remarkable mess on electric vehicles: How he made them more expensive and harder to find just as he went to war on Iran Fortune
