Elon Musk's Disapproval of Tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

Elon Musk expressed disapproval of 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and stated that Tesla competes well in the Chinese market without tariffs. He believes in a level playing field for all competitors and is against tax incentives for EVs and oil/gas. Musk warned that Chinese EV companies could dominate the global market if trade barriers are lifted.

Impact of President Biden's Tariffs on American Families

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen predicts that President Biden's tariffs won't significantly increase prices for typical families, as they are targeted at strategic sectors to reduce overdependence on China and protect American firms and workers.

State Tax Incentives for Hollywood

Hollywood has received $25 billion in state tax incentives, but studies show that states are seeing minimal returns on their investment, sometimes less than 20 cents on every dollar given away. Some states faced severe losses due to failed projects, leading to cuts in essential services like police and fire departments.

Maine's Proposed Electric Vehicle Mandate

Democratic Rep. Jared Golden opposes Maine's proposed electric vehicle mandate, citing concerns about impact on rural constituents and infrastructure readiness. He advocates for tax incentives over mandates for zero emission vehicles.