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Trump Unveils Plan to Weaken Auto Fuel Standards

12/8/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to weaken auto fuel efficiency standards set under Biden at a White House event with major automaker executives.
The plan favors gasoline-powered vehicles over electric cars.
The plan would save $109 billion over five years and cut the average price of a new car by $1,000, marking a significant shift in U.S. climate policy, as transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to weaken auto fuel efficiency standards set under Biden at a White House event with major automaker executives.
The plan favors gasoline-powered vehicles over electric cars.
The plan would save $109 billion over five years and cut the average price of a new car by $1,000, marking a significant shift in U.S. climate policy, as transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.