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President Joe Biden said American automakers can “own” the future of the automobile market

Members of the United Auto Workers union will receive unemployment and supplemental pay, as negotiated under their contract, during the shutdown.
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Members of the United Auto Workers union will receive unemployment and supplemental pay, as negotiated under their contract, during the shutdown.

President Joe Biden touted his administration’s economic plan and support for electric vehicle production during a visit to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today.

Republicans, including Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman, slammed the President’s handling of the economy.

“President Biden has turned a recovery into a recession.” said Bergman.

Economists disagree on whether the US is headed into a recession.

Biden announced his administration is approving the first set of electric vehicles charging plans for 35 states, including Michigan.