DOE backs off Microvast grant plans amid GOPs China criticisms
The Biden administration announced on Monday it is dropping plans to give a $200 million dollar federal grant to Microvast, a Texas-based battery company whose connections to China had drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers. It\u2019s the latest example of how the rivalry between Washington and Beijing is complicating President Joe Biden\u2019s clean energy agenda. POLITICO\u2019s Kelsey Tamborrino discusses DOE\u2019s decision and how the situation highlights broader challenges the Biden administration must navigate as it pushes for a clean energy transition. Plus, the House passed a resolution on Tuesday that would nullify EPA\u2019s new heavy duty trucks rule, but President Joe Biden has vowed to veto it. \n\nFor more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch\n\nAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy\n\nKelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy.\nJosh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. \nNirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.\nJenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO\u2019s audio department.