The Electric Vehicle (EV) discussion thread (Merged)

I saw that. As someone that's truly naïve to how tariffs like this benefits the American economy, why exactly is the purpose? It seems it would stifle innovation to not allow competition from all over the world. Is there a good reason or is the answer purely politics?

they dont. Akin to "trickle down economics" the initial thought is it will keep China out long enough for US company to develop and match.

The issue is economies of scale to produce - side by side, China just wipes us out. period.