Leaders of the European Union are stepping up their efforts to rival the U.S. in green power after The Associated Press reported Monday that the Biden administration’s climate bill was interpreted by some as siphoning production from Europe.

E.U. E.U. will host a special economic meeting on February 9-10. These subsidies could include tax credits for electric vehicles. This law could include tax credits for electric vehicles.

E.U. It is crucial that the EU continues to be a place where people are able to invest, innovate and produce. Bruno Le Maire from France, the Finance Minister, stated in a similar way that the EU must shock it and make it easier for companies to access investment.

Le Maire, AP reports that “we want massive state assistance for certain sectors which are clearly identified — hydrogen and electric battery, solar panel, and semiconductors.” ” “We don’t have any time to lose. ”

According to the AP France and Germany are Europe’s largest economies. They are leading the charge to provide large subsidies to help offset the Russian invasion in Ukraine in 2016. loosens subsidy regulations. France and Germany received more than 75% (roughly $625billion) of EUR672 billion.

In February, diplomats representing the E.U. Economic giants will visit D.C. to lobby for E.U. Exemptions. Companies may be eligible for the IRA.

The U.S. Treasury Department published documents on December 29 that provided guidelines for the implementation of the IRA. These documents greatly relaxed eligibility requirements for foreign producers to obtain a $7500 consumer credit.