US Treasury chief calls Chinese EVs 'coal-powered'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly criticized Chinese electric vehicles, labeling them as 'coal-powered vehicles'. The remark, made via social media, appears to be a critique of China's energy mix and the carbon footprint of its manufacturing sector. It signals a continuation of the Trump administration's confrontational trade and environmental rhetoric towards Beijing. The statement comes amid broader U.S.-China tensions over trade, technology, and the ongoing Iran conflict.