Ah, the Biden-Harris Administration, once again trying to make big changes without thinking things through. They seem to have forgotten that the common-sense approach of the previous administration actually helped American workers and businesses. The EPA’s rule aiming for 67% electric vehicles by 2032 has hit a roadblock, thanks to some level-headed folks in Congress. It’s no surprise that conservatives are fighting to protect our heartland, especially Michigan, where a lot of our manufacturing magic happens.
Republicans and some smart Democrats are pointing out that these new emissions rules could put a monkey wrench into the gears of many good jobs. Remember how the Trump Administration got our economy booming with things like the USMCA? That deal was all about boosting business and keeping American jobs safe. This current back-and-forth in Congress shows that conservatives are still committed to protecting our economy from over-the-top rules.
When has forcing strict rules ever worked out well without thinking about whether we’re actually ready for them?
The Real-World Consequences of One-Sided Policies
Let’s get real! One-sided policies have consequences beyond just theory. By making life tough for our auto industry, we could accidentally hurt our middle-class families. Sure, some people dream about going all-green over night, but reality checks show that rushing into things without a solid plan hurts American dreams instead of helping them.
This is totally different from the Trump era, when cutting red tape helped industries like car manufacturing thrive. Those policies put choice and freedom first for consumers. Take the Affordable Clean Energy rule, for example. It replaced the previous administration’s overbearing Clean Power Plan, making energy cheaper and easier to use without hurting our ability to compete globally.
Bipartisan Support Against Impractical Reforms
Back in Washington, the House passed a resolution against the EPA rule, showing that leaders from both parties can see through impractical reforms. Let’s cheer for these moments when good sense wins over wild ideas. Wasn’t it during Trump’s time that America became the top energy exporter? Those conservative wins helped create jobs in all sorts of areas and made us less dependent on foreign energy.
True patriots value policies that promote freedom, and we need to remember that big changes can’t be forced or done quickly. Wouldn’t it be smarter for the Biden-Harris Administration to work together with others and see the value in having different energy options and letting consumers choose?
American Energy Alliance’s Perspective
The American Energy Alliance agrees, saying they don’t like a narrow approach that forces Americans into expensive, limited energy choices. Americans should be free to explore different energy options while enjoying a market that encourages competition and new ideas – that’s how we make real progress.
Thinking back to the Trump Administration’s successes, we can’t forget the job growth that happened when we encouraged private competition and new ideas. Those policies were based on facts, not just dreams or far-off promises. With the economy recovering from the pandemic, it’s important to have environmental rules that support businesses so they can bounce back, invest in people, come up with new solutions, and hire more workers.
And let’s not forget how our previous administration said no to things like the Paris Agreement, making sure our clean energy policies balanced taking care of the environment with taking care of our citizens. We all want a cleaner environment! What matters most is that we strike a careful balance in how we reach that goal.
