Sen. Joe Manchin III and the auto industry are pushing for diverging interpretations of tax breaks in Democrats’ climate and health care budget package enacted last year that defray the cost of buying electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Manchin, who demanded strict sourcing rules to boost domestic manufacturing and energy security before he’d back the tax credits last summer, introduced a bill Wednesday meant to force the Biden administration to apply stringent requirements more quickly.
That’s putting him at odds with foreign allies, some automakers and car dealerships that are pleading for more flexibility as the Treasury Department hones its guidance.
