Trump Rolls Back Biden Fuel Economy Rules: What New CAFE Standards Mean for Gas Prices, EVs and the Climate
President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping proposal to roll back U.S. fuel economy standards for cars and trucks, marking one of the most consequential reversals yet of the Biden administration’s climate and transportation agenda. Announced on December 3, 2025, at a White House event with executives from Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, the plan would sharply weaken federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules and ease the path for gas-powered vehicles for at least the next decade. The Washington Post+1
