Core Viewpoint - The US Government is reassessing a $2.3 billion loan for the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, which was approved under the Biden administration, due to concerns about competition from cheaper Chinese lithium [1][4]. Group 1: Loan and Project Details - The $2.3 billion loan was finalized in 2024 to support the construction of a processing facility adjacent to one of the largest lithium deposits in the US [1]. - General Motors (GM) holds a 38% stake in the Thacker Pass project and is being urged by the Department of Energy (DoE) to secure a binding offtake agreement for the mine's production [2]. Group 2: Stakeholder Involvement - GM invested $625 million in cash and letters of credit for its stake in the lithium project [2]. - A GM spokesperson expressed confidence in the project, highlighting that the company has committed nearly $1 billion to its development, including a nearly $200 million letter of credit [3]. Group 3: Government Review and Future Actions - The reassessment of the loan is part of a broader review of the DoE's $400 billion green financing program [4]. - Lithium America plans to continue collaborating with the DoE and GM to move forward with the loan and will provide updates as necessary [4].