Newsom: 'In 10 years there may be no car manufacturing left in the US'

California Governor Gavin Newsom, who continued his contacts within the framework of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) underway in Antalya, issued a stark warning about the future of the US auto industry in an interview with Habertürk. Newsom said that "if we do not recognize this competition and act," if the necessary steps are not taken, he is not even sure whether a car manufacturing economy will remain in the US within 10 years.

Noting that China holds 70 percent of the global electric vehicle market, Newsom stressed that Beijing's dominance over clean energy technologies and supply chains has left the US "far behind." He said China is taking part here with a very broad presence, "developing new relationships and partnerships," and is at the negotiating table, while the US is nowhere to be seen.

Criticizing the fact that the US federal government is not represented at COP29, Newsom stressed that states are continuing their climate work: "The US federal government has turned its back. But states, cities and governors have not." He said that if the Democrats come to power, the US would join the Paris Climate Agreement "within seconds."

Touching on US-Turkey relations as well, Newsom said his meetings with mayors, representatives and ministers in Turkey were "quite useful in terms of finding common ground and common interests." Describing the relationship between Trump and President Erdoğan as "unique," Newsom added that it is not yet clear to what extent this relationship will continue.

Describing President Trump as "the most corrupt president in world history" and "a total loser," Newsom assessed the midterm election results as "a complete rejection of Trump, Trumpism and the MAGA movement."