Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina has requested that the Trump administration release $285 million for a Mercedes-Benz electric van plant crucial to her constituency. She noted the economic importance of the plant, which already supports 2,300 jobs and could create an additional 800 through this federal funding. Although Republicans typically oppose electric vehicle initiatives, Mace's push highlights a growing acknowledgment of the importance of EV manufacturing jobs. The funding is part of a broader $1.8 billion investment by the Biden administration aimed at revitalizing at-risk auto factories across the U.S.
The Biden administration awarded $1.8 billion for the retooling of old and at-risk auto factories under the Inflation Reduction Act's Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program.
Congresswoman Mace has always raised concerns about reckless federal spending, but once the money is out the door, she's always fought to bring jobs and investment home.
The plant supports about 2,300 direct and indirect jobs, with an additional 800 jobs tied to the $285 million grant for the new electric van prototype.
The federal grant would attract additional investment in the region, benefiting the local economy and supporting job growth.
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