Trump announces plans to weaken fuel efficiency rules for cars and trucks

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🗞️ Driving the news: President Donald Trump has announced plans to weaken U.S. fuel efficiency rules, reducing the 2031 target for vehicle fuel economy from 50 mpg to 34.5 mpg
• The move, supported by automakers like Ford, GM, and Stellantis, reverses Biden-era policies aimed at boosting electric vehicle (EV) adoption and reducing emissions

🔭 The context: Trump’s rollback of stricter fuel economy standards is seen as a pro-business shift
• It aligns with his administration's stance on affordability, but environmentalists warn it will hinder the transition to cleaner energy and escalate fuel costs

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The rollback undermines efforts to curb emissions from the transport sector, slowing down progress toward climate goals
• It signals the U.S.'s retreat from global leadership in clean technology and may benefit Chinese manufacturers

⏭️ What’s next: Automakers will adjust to the new rules, with potential impacts on EV sales and emissions
• Legal challenges are expected as environmental groups push back on the decision

💬 One quote: “This is a victory for common sense and affordability,” said Ford CEO Jim Farley

📈 One stat: The rollback reduces the fuel efficiency target from 50 mpg to 34.5 mpg for 2031.

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