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Trump Rolls Back Fuel Regulations, Small Trucks Return

12/6/2025

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On December 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the elimination of a Biden-era fuel regulation, allowing small pickup trucks to return to the U.S. market.
He criticized the CAFE standards as burdensome on automakers, while pointing to a Biden 2024 rule targeting 50.4 mpg by 2031.
The rollback could push Ford to build smaller, more affordable trucks such as the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger models.

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Story summary

On December 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the elimination of a Biden-era fuel regulation, allowing small pickup trucks to return to the U.S. market.
He criticized the CAFE standards as burdensome on automakers, while pointing to a Biden 2024 rule targeting 50.4 mpg by 2031.
The rollback could push Ford to build smaller, more affordable trucks such as the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger models.