Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden

Published: 12/3/2025
Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden
The Trump administration is set to reverse fuel economy rules set under Biden, claiming the standards were unrealistic and costly. The proposed change would reduce the required fuel efficiency for carmakers to roughly 34.5 miles per gallon by 2031, a significant drop from the previous goal of 50 miles per gallon. Environmental groups criticize the rollback, stating it will lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions and higher fuel costs for families, while Ford CEO Jim Farley calls it a "victory of common sense."