White House Halts Fuel Requirements for Automakers

President Trump last week granted automakers their top wish when he halted an initiative by the Obama administration to impose stringent fuel-economy standards by 2025—rules meant to cut carbon emissions and meet international commitments to address climate change.

“The assault on the American auto industry is over,” he declared.

The move to reopen the government’s review of the standards will allow automakers to argue for less stringent—and less costly—mileage standards than the target of 54.5 miles per gallon set in 2012 by President Obama.

Source: New York Times