Donald Trump suggests the position of the cabinet of the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk
Donald Trump suggests the position of the cabinet of the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, signals the potential elimination of the tax credit of electric vehicles.
Former President Donald Trump has expressed interest in bringing Tesla CEO Elon Musk into a possible future administration. Trump, who is the Republican presidential nominee, has indicated that he would consider offering Musk a position of significant influence.
Former US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in Tesla CEO Elon Musk taking on a possible cabinet or advisory role if he wins the US presidential election.
In a recent interview after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump, now the Republican presidential candidate, shared his thoughts on the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit and the potential appointments of the cabinet. Asked about the current $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, Trump expressed skepticism, saying, "Tax credits and tax incentives in general are not a very good thing." He indicated that, if he is elected, he may reconsider this policy. Trump also spoke positively of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who recently endorsed him. Asked if he plans to give Musk an advisory or cabinet role, Trump said in the affirmative: "He's a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would, I certainly would. He's a big man." Regarding his position on electric vehicles, Trump clarified: "I haven't made a final decision on this issue. I'm a big fan of electric cars, but I'm also a fan of cars of gas, and also of hybrids and everything that could happen.
The former president also discussed possible changes to auto industry policies, including measures to discourage car exports from Mexico and prevent Chinese automakers from setting up factories for the market of the United States. He explained: "If you put tariffs on these cars, they will be made here. It's very simple. It's not complicated. If you say to Mexico: 'Look, you're stealing our auto industry,' what are they doing now."
Trump was open to foreign automakers building vehicles in the United States, saying: "We have to provide incentives and if China and other countries want to come here and sell cars, they will build them. those factories." will employ our workers. We will make our own cars. "I want to make our cars."
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