Trump Blocks California's Gas-Powered Car Ban, Igniting Legal Battle
President Trump has signed resolutions to block California's ban on new gas-powered cars by 2035, prompting legal challenges from state officials and mixed reactions from the auto industry.
Overview
- President Trump signed resolutions to block California's ban on new gas-powered cars by 2035, citing a need to support American auto manufacturing.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom is suing the federal government to challenge Trump's actions against the state's vehicle emissions rules.
- Ten states have joined California in a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that Trump's measures are illegal and harmful to environmental standards.
- The auto industry has shown mixed reactions, with some praising Trump's decision while others express concern over the impact on emissions and electric vehicle mandates.
- Trump's actions mark a significant shift in federal policy regarding state-level environmental regulations, escalating tensions between state and federal authorities.
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Analysis
Emphasizes Trump's resolution to block California's aggressive gas-powered car phase-out efforts.
Republicans have criticized California's waivers and used the Congressional Review Act to block the rules.
Trump has pledged to revive American auto manufacturing and boost oil and gas drilling, leading to recent signings in support of these initiatives.
California has been able to seek waivers from the EPA for decades, allowing it to adopt stricter emissions standards than the federal government due to its high levels of air pollution.
The resolution, approved by Congress last month and set to be signed by Trump, aims to stop the country's most aggressive attempt to phase out gas-powered cars.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin are expected to attend, along with members of Congress and representatives from the energy, trucking and gas station industries.
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"…The resolution was approved by Congress last month and aims to quash the country’s most aggressive attempt to phase out gas-powered cars."
ABC News·19d·"…Trump signed three resolutions on Thursday barring California from mandating electric vehicle sales and setting tailpipe emissions standards designed to galvanize the transition away from combustion engines."
NBC News·19d·"…The signing of the resolutions was met with criticism, as many view it as a betrayal of democracy and a reward for Big Oil and Big Auto corporations at the expense of public health."
Associated Press·19d·"…The resolution Trump plans to sign, which Congress approved last month, aims to quash the country’s most aggressive attempt to phase out gas-powered cars."
ABC News·20d·"…The resolution Trump plans to sign, which Congress approved last month, aims to quash the country’s most aggressive attempt to phase out gas-powered cars."
Associated Press·20d·FAQ
President Trump signed the resolution to block California's ban on gas-powered cars, citing a need to support consumer choice and American auto manufacturing, as well as opposing what he views as overly restrictive state regulations.
California is responding by challenging Trump's actions in court. The state's attorney general announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government shortly after Trump's signing ceremony.
This decision has significant implications for other states that follow California's environmental regulations and for the auto industry, which has expressed mixed reactions. Ten states have joined California in a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that Trump's measures undermine environmental standards.
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