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Trump administration rolls back US fuel economy standards
Original: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
The Trump administration has finalized a rollback of federal fuel economy standards for vehicles, loosening requirements that automakers improve mileage efficiency. Environmental groups and other critics argue the change will result in higher emissions and significant harm to climate goals, while officials frame it as reducing costs for consumers and industry. News outlets across the United States, including AP, PBS and local broadcasters, are covering the decision and the backlash it has drawn.
Why now: The administration just announced a major environmental policy rollback, drawing wide coverage and criticism.
Donald TrumpTrump administrationUS Environmental Protection Agency
Evidence
- Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost · Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost · ABC7 Los Angeles
- Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost · ABC11 News
- Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost · AP News
- Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost · PBS
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