Since taking office on 20 January 2025, President Donald Trump has implemented policies that significantly alter the trajectory of the US automotive industry, particularly in relation to electric vehicles (EVs). These actions include rolling back federal support for EV infrastructure and emissions targets, as well as proposing tariffs and other measures aimed at reshaping the domestic auto market. Key actions have seen cutting of funding for federal programmes that support EV charging networks, such as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) programme. Trump’s administration has also sought to rescind Environmental Protection Agency regulations requiring stricter emissions standards, which would have driven higher EV adoption by mandating that over half of new vehicles sold to be electric by 2030. Additionally, he has proposed a 100% tariff on EVs imported from Mexico and significant cuts to renewable energy and environmental programmes under the Inflation Reduction Act. These moves reflect a broader strategy to prioritise traditional energy sources and domestic manufacturing over renewable energy and electrification. By rolling back policies that incentivise EV adoption, the administration is reshaping the U.S. automotive market to focus on conventional vehicles, which could slow the country’s transition to cleaner technologies.