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Pursuit of Electric Vehicles Makes US Reliant on China, Republican Lawmaker Says

April 20, 2023
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The rapid conversion of the U.S. transportation system to electric vehicles (EVs) will increase dependence on China for a critical link in the U.S. supply chain, according to Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.). Zinke raised the concern while questioning Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the impact proposed federal rules for vehicle emissions would have on the…

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Pursuit of Electric Vehicles Makes US Reliant on China, GOP Lawmaker Says

April 20, 2023
2024 Budget ProposalPoliticsTransportation Secretary Pete ButtigiegUSUS Department of Transportation
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The rapid conversion of the U.S. transportation system to electric vehicles (EV) will increase dependence on China for a critical link in the U.S. supply chain, according to Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.). Zinke raised the concern while questioning Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the effect that proposed federal rules for vehicle emissions would have on…

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Ed Perkins on Travel: Consumer Update

March 14, 2023
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The Department of Transportation (DoT) labored mightily and came up with a—dashboard? After weeks of announcements of great consumer gains, the single positive result is a DoT “dashboard” that summarizes every line’s policy. And a few have, in fact, adopted vague no-fee family seating policies. I’ve often expressed surprise that the airlines didn’t solve the…

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China Breaks Promise to US on Airlines and Gets a Tiny Slap on the Wrist

August 20, 2021
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Commentary China and the United States are in a tit-for-tat fight over airline travel between the two countries. China started it, by unfairly imposing restrictions on United Airlines for some of its passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 after they landed. Hitting China back for this predatory air travel policy is the right strategy. But…

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