Why a China-driven climate bill is causing GOP infighting
Episode description
A new bipartisan bill out this week has sparked GOP infighting about carbon adjustment fees, with each side using Donald Trump as part of their argument. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down what the bill does and doesn’t do, how Trump is influencing this fight, and why the issue could gain traction in Congress next year. Plus, the Biden administration has finalized a rule that would require projects receiving FEMA assistance after disasters to meet stricter standards when they are being constructed or rebuilt.
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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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