White House to propose less stringent fuel economy standards, sources say

The White House will propose significantly less stringent fuel economy standards, rolling back rules finalized last year by then-President Joe Biden, sources told Reuters.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expected to propose significantly reducing model year fuel economy requirements from 2022 through 2031. Sources added that President Donald Trump will unveil the plan at a White House event on Wednesday, attended by executives from the Detroit Three automakers. Earlier this year, Trump signed legislation ending fuel economy penalties for automakers.