Yen Chen is a principal economist with over 15 years of expertise in the automotive industry, specializing as a senior researcher and policy analyst. He has shaped automotive industry policies and interpreted critical economic trends for corporate and government leaders. Chen’s experience includes examining the ramifications of the automotive industry labor movement, analyzing the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on the U.S. automotive sector, and overseeing forecasts for U.S. electric vehicle penetration rates and overall vehicle sales. Additionally, Chen has provided strategic insights into trade conflicts with China, evaluating their impact on supply chains and policy implications for the U.S. automotive industry. Last year, he conducted critical analyses of the EPA's proposed rulemaking for new greenhouse gas emission standards, aiding industry stakeholders in assessing compliance consequences and economic impacts for federal agencies.