President Joe Biden underscored his record with labor union workers as he announced new, higher tariffs on Chinese imports, including a 100% rate on electric vehicles.
“I’m determined that the future of electric vehicles will be made in America by union workers,” Biden told a crowd on Tuesday in the White House Rose Garden.
Hurrying through his remarks, held under the threat of rain, Biden also criticized former President Donald Trump for his trade policy, contending Trump’s deal with China did not increase U.S. exports.
“Now, Trump and MAGA Republicans want across-the-board tariffs on all imports from all countries,” he said. “Well, that would drive up costs for families on an average of $1,500 per year each year. He simply doesn’t get it.”
The incumbent additionally countered Republican complaints that Biden’s proposals have workarounds, particularly through Mexico, and would actually raise consumer prices.
“Americas can continue to buy … notwithstanding what the other guy says, buy any kind of car they want, whether it’s gas or electric, or hybrid, but we’re never gonna allow China to u …