Fuel Efficiency Rules: Trump's Big Change

President Donald Trump made a big announcement. He said his administration is undoing vehicle fuel efficiency rules. These rules were set by former President Joe Biden. Trump called them "ridiculously burdensome" and "horrible. " He said they cause problems for carmakers. Trump made this announcement from the Oval Office. He had important people with him. These included CEOs from Ford and Stellantis, and other officials. They all agreed that this change would help with affordability. The White House said this move could save Americans up to $109 billion. Trump also said his administration would take away California's special permission. This permission allowed the state to set its own emission rules. The Senate had already voted to end these special rules for electric vehicles in California. Car companies like Ford, Stellantis, and GM supported Trump's decision. They said it would help them offer more choices to customers. They also said it would make cars more affordable. Last year, the Biden administration set new fuel economy standards. These standards aimed to save Americans money on gas and reduce pollution. They said it would save a lot of gasoline and cut down on carbon emissions. But Trump's administration says the rollback is about making cars cheaper. However, this is not a proven fact. A study by Consumer Reports found that fuel efficiency improvements saved consumers money. They said average fuel economy improved by 30% between 2003 and 2021. Some environmental groups criticized Trump's move. They said it would make pollution and gas costs worse. They also said it would hurt the U. S. in the race for green technology.