Biden Vetoes Republican Attempt to Block EV Infrastructure Plan Over China Materials Waiver
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Republicans tried blocking Biden's $7.5B EV infrastructure plan over a waiver allowing materials from China to be used temporarily. Biden vetoed their attempt.
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The waiver aims to give the private sector more time to prepare for "Buy America" rules requiring EV chargers to be made with US materials.
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Biden argued the plan supports US jobs and clean energy goals. Blocking the waiver could hurt the EV charging network rollout.
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The Senate will likely try overriding Biden's veto. The rules require using some US materials now, increasing over time.
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Biden has made the EV transition central to his policy. Republicans keep trying to dismantle his efforts. More clashes are expected.