Trump announces new fuel-economy rules aimed at lowering car prices

Donald Trump posted that he has signed new fuel-economy standards, which he says will lower the price of new cars for consumers. He argued that the prior electric-vehicle mandate imposed by one outlet administration was financially burdensome and led to unnecessary infrastructure spending. Trump claimed the updated standards will eliminate inefficiencies in American auto manufacturing, resulting in cheaper, safer vehicles.

He noted that major automakers such as General Motors, Ford and Stellantis have reached out to him about expanding U.S. production. Additionally, he suggested that more auto plants are returning to the United States, creating jobs in states like Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and South Carolina. The announcement frames the policy shift as a win for both auto workers and car buyers.