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Trump's Deregulation Cuts 600 Rules, Saves $211 Billion

12/20/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration cut more than 600 federal regulations in 2025 and introduced five new regulations.
The administration says the effort saved Americans $211.8 billion, or more than $600 per person.
Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, praised the administration's ambitious deregulation agenda.
The Biden administration imposed $1.8 trillion in regulatory costs and faced bipartisan criticism, with Democrats arguing that deregulation jeopardizes worker safety.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration cut more than 600 federal regulations in 2025 and introduced five new regulations.
The administration says the effort saved Americans $211.8 billion, or more than $600 per person.
Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, praised the administration's ambitious deregulation agenda.
The Biden administration imposed $1.8 trillion in regulatory costs and faced bipartisan criticism, with Democrats arguing that deregulation jeopardizes worker safety.