# Why Democrats and Republicans want you to pay $50,000 for a car

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Podcast: [The Argument](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-argument-7510944)
Published: 2026-05-21T07:00:00+00:00
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This week on The Argument, Jerusalem Demsas and Matthew Yglesias debate the tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Jerusalem argues that Americans should have access to cheaper, climate-friendly cars, while Matt says industrial policy requires a more cautious approach. They dive into the failure of Trump’s tariffs, what serious industrial policy looks like, and how the climate activists are once again missing the mark. (0:00) The BYD car that can jump over potholes (4:07) Climate activists mis...

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