This podcast examines the future of U.S. automakers and electric vehicles (EVs), especially considering the policies of the Trump administration. The speaker anticipates a short-term decline in EV adoption, adjusting the 2025 forecast for EV market share in the U.S. to 8.5%, but remains optimistic about the long-term trajectory. The discussion addresses how decreased EV incentives and higher tariffs under Trump could affect the market. However, the podcast asserts that U.S. leadership in autonomous vehicles relies on supporting EVs and boosting domestic production. Ultimately, it highlights the critical choices the U.S. auto industry faces as it navigates the global EV landscape.