Trump urges UAW to oppose Biden’s EV plan.

Former President Donald Trump Urges American Auto Workers to Repeal Biden’s EV Mandate in‌ Strike Negotiations

Former President​ Donald Trump is calling ​on ​American auto workers to repeal President Joe Biden’s electric ⁢vehicle (EV) mandate during potential strike negotiations. Trump made this statement on Truth​ Social,​ addressing members and⁣ leaders of the United‌ Auto Workers ⁣(UAW) union as their contract ⁤negotiations approach ​the deadline.​ UAW is one of the largest trade unions in North America.

Union Contract Expiration and⁣ Pay Hikes

The union’s⁢ current contract⁢ with the ⁣Big Three automakers—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis—is‌ set to expire by midnight on⁤ Sept. 14. UAW leadership is seeking ‍a 40 percent pay hike.

The UAW ⁣has threatened to go on a full or partial strike⁣ if negotiations remain tense. Such a strike could potentially harm‍ the‍ U.S. economy and⁣ jeopardize President Biden’s clean energy objectives.

Trump’s Call to ⁤Reject ​the EV Mandate

Addressing the possibility of a strike, President Trump urged American autoworkers to firmly reject ⁣President Biden’s EV mandate, which he characterized as “insane,” during strike negotiations.

“The best interests of American workers ‍have always been my ‍number ‌one concern,” President ⁤Trump stated. “That is why I strongly urge the UAW to make the ‌complete and total repeal of Joe Biden’s insane Electric Vehicle mandate their top, ⁢non-negotiable demand in any strike.”

President Trump has previously ⁤warned that Michigan’s ‍significant auto industry would ‍suffer if the EV mandate is implemented. Michigan is⁣ a key swing state in the upcoming 2024 presidential race, and in the 2020 election, Michigan⁣ voters sided with President Biden.

Risk to ⁤the U.S. Auto Industry

President⁢ Trump cautioned that if President​ Biden’s policy regarding electric vehicles‌ were⁢ to stand, the U.S. auto industry would be at risk ​of extinction, and those jobs would be‍ lost to⁤ China.

“If that⁤ disastrous Biden policy is allowed to stand, the U.S. auto industry will cease to exist,‌ and⁢ all your jobs⁢ will be sent to China,” President Trump warned. “That’s why there’s no such thing as ​a ‘fair transition’ to all-electric cars. For the American Autoworker, that’s a transition to Hell. Nothing is more important than⁤ terminating this job-crushing mandate.”

President Trump ⁤accused President Biden of​ yielding to ⁢environmental ⁢extremists ‍in his party and emphasized that American labor⁢ and ‍autoworkers‍ were suffering ⁣the consequences of this decision.‍ He urged UAW members to stand strong against what he ‌labeled as “Biden’s ‌vicious attack.”

Support for President​ Trump

President Trump concluded his statement ​by⁣ encouraging UAW​ members to vote ⁢for him and have their leaders endorse him for‍ more jobs, higher wages, and soaring pensions. He assured⁣ them that​ he had delivered for them ‍before and would do so again.

On Aug. ⁢31, UAW President Shawn Fain expressed ⁣support for the Biden administration’s EV transition program, ⁣stating that the organization​ is ‍ready for the transition to ⁢a clean auto ⁣industry. President Trump had previously warned Fain​ about ⁣the consequences⁣ of allowing all-electric cars to be ​made in China.

President Trump’s statements​ come as the ⁢Biden administration pushes for ​the use of electric vehicles in the United States, aiming for a 50 ‍percent⁤ share of sales by 2030. ⁤Trump, who is running for‌ the GOP nomination, declared that⁣ no president ​has fought harder for autoworkers than him and highlighted key actions taken during his time in the White House to ⁤protect ⁤the U.S. auto industry.