Trump Signs "Big and Beautiful" Act, Hitting New - energy Industry



Economic News
Trump Signs "Big and Beautiful" Act, Hitting New - energy Industry

On July 4, 2025, US President Trump signed the controversial "Big and Beautiful" tax and spending bill into law, which has dealt a heavy blow to the US new - energy industry.

The bill contains many provisions that are extremely unfavorable to the new - energy industry1. Since September 30 this year, the $7,500 federal tax credit for consumers purchasing or leasing new electric vehicles and the $4,000 subsidy for purchasing used electric vehicles will be completely cancelled3. For automakers that have sold more than 200,000 eligible electric vehicles, the subsidy will be terminated ahead of schedule by the end of 2025. In addition, a clause has been added requiring electric vehicle owners to pay an additional $250 in highway usage fees each year. In terms of wind and solar energy, projects put into operation after 2027 will not be eligible for tax credits, and if a certain proportion of the materials and equipment of wind and solar energy projects come from "prohibited countries", taxes will be levied.

 

This bill has a wide - ranging impact on the new - energy business sector. Tesla is the first to bear the brunt. Its carbon - credit sales revenue was originally an important source of profit. Now that Trump has set the fuel - pollution penalty standard for the automotive industry to zero, traditional fuel - powered vehicle manufacturers no longer need to purchase "carbon credits" from Tesla to offset fines. In the first quarter of 2025, Tesla's carbon - credit sales revenue reached $595 million, exceeding its net income. Losing this income, Tesla faces huge challenges in profitability. Other automakers, such as General Motors and Ford, are also affected by the cancellation of subsidies. With the market - expected decline in sales and the sharp increase in investment risks, the rise in consumers' car - buying costs will suppress the purchase demand, and automakers have to re - evaluate their production capacity planning and market layout. In the solar energy industry, many related enterprises are also in a difficult situation. Will Ethridge, the head of a solar equipment company in North Carolina, USA, had to send warning messages of possible layoffs to more than 50 of his 190 employees due to the bill's significant reduction in tax credits for the clean - energy industry.

 

From the perspective of employment, it is estimated that the United States is expected to lose 840,000 jobs closely related to the renewable energy, clean - technology manufacturing, and electric vehicle industry chains by 2030. From the perspective of market investment, the capital that originally flooded into the new - energy industry has begun to re - examine the investment direction. Many new - energy projects are facing a funding shortage due to the loss of policy support, and planned investments have been put on hold. Trump's signing of the "Big and Beautiful" bill has cast a thick shadow over the commercial development prospects of the US new - energy industry, and the future trend of the industry is full of uncertainty.
Latest Stories
Social News2 minute readMexican New Year celebrations blend vibrant symbolism with culinary heritage, creating a sensory experience of color, flavor, and renewal. Homes across the country transform into kaleidoscopic spaces, each hue carrying intentional meaning: red for love, yellow for career prosperity, and green for financial abundance. This decorative ritual, rooted in indigenous and Spanish traditions, turns living spaces into visual prayers for the year ahead.
Life News2 minute readVienna, Austria – Nestled at the crossroads of Central Europe, Austria’s culinary landscape is a vibrant mosaic of cultural influences, and few dishes embody this fusion more iconically than the beloved Wiener Schnitzel. More than just a national staple, this crispy, golden delight tells a story of historical exchanges and culinary ingenuity.
Sports News1 minute readAdditional details emerged Monday on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics’ sport and venue schedule. The first events will start July 12—days before the opening ceremony—with team sports like cricket (Pomona Fairplex), handball (Long Beach Arena), and field hockey (Dignity Health Sports Park) kicking off at 9 a.m. local time. More early soccer prelims may be added later.
Life News1 minute readRoast turkey, an iconic staple of Western holiday feasts, has a history dating back to 1620. Legend has it that when European settlers arrived on the North American continent, they celebrated their first harvest with local Native Americans in Plymouth Colony, where turkey was a key part of the feast. This tradition gradually evolved into a central dish of modern Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations
Life News1 minute readKnown as "dolsot bibimbap," "Korean mixed rice," or "stone bowl bibimbap," this dish is a quintessential rice-based cuisine of the Korean Peninsula. Its roots can be traced to Jeonju, a city in the southern part of the peninsula, and it has since evolved into a representative food of Korean culture, with Jeonju's version gaining worldwide renown.
Insect Information1 minute readTokay geckos are known for their aggressive nature and powerful bites. These reptiles, native to Southeast Asia, have sharp teeth that are large enough to pierce human skin. Their bites can cause significant pain and discomfort, and may even lead to infection if not treated properly.
Industry News1 minute readMicrosoft has recently halted the rental and purchase of movies and TV shows through Xbox consoles and the Microsoft Store on Windows PCs, according to the company’s newly updated support page and multiple news reports.