The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to significantly tighten the federal funding thresholds for electric vehicle charging stations, requiring the proportion of domestically manufactured components to increase from 55% to 100%, and the equipment must be produced in the United States. If this measure is passed, it will take effect immediately and may pose a significant obstacle to the deployment of $5 billion in funding.

The Department of Transportation stated that this move aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and ensure cybersecurity. Environmental organizations have accused the Trump administration of deliberately stifling the project, which will further hinder the deployment of charging stations in the U.S. Last month, a federal judge ruled that the suspension of project funding was illegal.