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California’s financial constraints further hinder its green initiatives. The state has faced budget deficits in recent years, limiting investments in clean energy programs. As a result, ambitious programs like the electric truck mandates are being scaled back or canceled, emphasizing how economic realities constrain environmental ambitions.
Furthermore, recent moves by the federal government, notably the rollback of EV tax credits and restrictions on California’s ability to enforce stricter emission standards, reflect a shift in political support. The federal government's decisions, including the blocking of California’s electric vehicle mandates in the US Senate, signal a political pivot that tempers the state’s previously aggressive policies.