General Motors is walking a fine line with President Donald Trump’s administration, publicly praising his support for American manufacturing while quietly lobbying to preserve electric vehicle (EV) mandates and subsidies initiated under former President Joe Biden. The automaker, led by CEO Mary Barra, has been simultaneously touting domestic investment and importing millions of foreign-made vehicles.
The Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) is considering a proposal that would ban the sale of most new non-electric vehicles in the state by 2035. Environmental groups are pushing for Illinois to adopt California-style emissions standards, which include phasing out gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and implementing stricter emissions regulations on heavy-duty trucks.
