Trump Rolls Back Fuel Economy Standards to 2014 Levels, Reopening a Major Auto Policy Fight
President Donald Trump has moved to cut U.S. fuel economy standards back to roughly 35 miles per gallon, reversing tighter rules and returning the benchmark to levels last seen in 2014. The decision marks another sharp turn in federal climate and industrial policy, with implications for automakers, suppliers, and the broader technology stack tied to vehicle electrification and advanced semiconductors.
