I just imposed a series of tariffs on goods made in China:

25% on steel and aluminum,

50% on semiconductors,

100% on EVs,

And 50% on solar panels.

China is determined to dominate these industries.

I'm determined to ensure America leads the world in them.

[–] POKEMONGOTOTHEGULAG@hexbear.net 57 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Kneecapping the most viable tech for a carbon-free future to own the commies

[–] Pluto@hexbear.net 29 points 1 year ago

Yeah, free-market my ass

[–] Adkml@hexbear.net 29 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"I'm determined to ensure america leads the world in them." - the leader of America who has authorized more oil drilling than any country at any time in history anywhere

[–] Pluto@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

Eyyup.........

sadness-abysmal

[–] NewLeaf@hexbear.net 36 points 1 year ago (1 children)

... Ok then where the FUCK are the solar panels, Joe?

[–] Pluto@hexbear.net 26 points 1 year ago

Mostly due to local and municipal governments, like here in Virginia.

Otherwise, it's coming about a snail's pace and IN SPITE of the federal government, not really because of it.

[–] niph@hexbear.net 27 points 1 year ago (2 children)

50% on semiconductors are they fucking stupid

[–] Pluto@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago

They're the adults in the room.

desolate

[–] blobjim@hexbear.net 1 points 1 year ago

China doesn't sell that much to the US in terms of chips as far as I know. I guess there's stuff like ESP32 chips or something?