Why Tesla, Toyota, Honda Are Against EV Tax Incentive Bill?

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  • Toyota Motor Corp TM and Honda Motor Co Ltd HMC urged Congress to scrap a bill that would expand tax incentives for union-made electric vehicles built in the U.S., TechCrunch reports.
  • The bill would expand the federal tax incentives from $7,500 to $12,500 for union and domestically manufactured cars. Vehicles with batteries manufactured in the U.S. would be eligible for an additional $500.
  • The bill embraced General Motors Co GMFord Motor Co F, and Stellantis NV STLA with workforces represented by the United Auto Workers union and excluded Toyota, Honda, and Tesla Inc TSLA from the expanded credit.
  • Toyota alleged the bill of discriminating against American autoworkers based on their choice not to unionize and favored the rich.
  • Tesla CEO Elon Musk alleged that Ford/UAW lobbyists charted the bill and questioned its relevance to American taxpayers.
  • Price Action: F shares closed lower by 0.96% at $12.86 on Tuesday.
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