A newly finalized air quality regulation from President Biden's EPA could cost the U.S. economy up to 1 million jobs, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
  • PeepinGoodArgs@reddthat.com
    143·
    9 months ago

    It’s really unclear how it’s going to wipe out a million jobs.

    He does say

    “It’s not the name that matters. It’s the consequences. It’s stricter than rules they have even in Europe. And in vast portions of the country, we will barely be able to build new manufacturing facilities as a result,” Timmons added.

    He does not say that manufacturers will have to cut any current jobs. Or am I missing that?

    So, if I’m interpreting this correctly, it seems like up to 1 million forecasted jobs over some indeterminant time will “wiped out”.

    • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
      18·
      9 months ago

      He works for a trade group.

      I think we should have a global standard for pollution to keep clean air and allow competition.

      I find the arguments about clean air bizarre. Everyone should be for reasonable laws about clean air.