The Trump administration on Friday launched an all-out assault on California over automotive mileage rules, telling state officials that only the federal government has the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy.
Ford and Honda confirmed receiving a letter from the Justice Department informing them of an antitrust inquiry into the July deal with California. The two automakers, along with Volkswagen and BMW, agreed to stricter emissions standards than those preferred by Trump. The Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency sent a letter to California saying the deal appears to violate the Clean Air Act and other laws.
"The Trump administration has been attempting and failing to bully car companies for months now," Newsom said in a statement."We remain undeterred. California stands up to bullies and will keep fighting for stronger clean car protections that protect the health and safety of our children and families."
The four automakers agreed with California to reduce emissions by 3.7% per year starting with the 2022 model year, through 2026. That compares with 4.7% yearly reductions through 2025 under the Obama standards, according to California. Congress in the 1970s granted California authority, through a waiver in the Clean Air Act, to pursue tougher automobile emissions standards, a nod to the state's battles against tenacious smog in central and Southern California. Lawmakers also allowed other states to follow California's standards.
He's just pissed he won't be on their ballot, so he's using the government to fight his political wars. All Individual 1 knows how to do is lie and cheat his ways thru, and if that doesn't work he goes with strong-arming for his wanted results.
In industries I’ve worked in(mining, electrician)the Fed regs are minimum standards that the local & state can’t go below. But they, & a company operating in a gov regulated industry,can augment with stronger regs that then become enforceable by the authority having jurisdiction.
Government sets new car MPG , Government is partnered with Ethanol bending into Gas , Your car can never meet MPG using 10% + Blended Swamp Gas ... Class action Lawsuit ? Something wrong when a Government partners with a Failing Ethanol industry AKA Agricultural Welfare
If California is 'violating federal law' then the federal law is unconstitutional in this case. The federal law is beyond the limits placed on federal govt powers by the Constitution. I don't agree with California's law but STATES RIGHTS. realDonaldTrump
Yes, do challenge ss the left still have a lists for which to challenge you...you’ll know when it's our turn
Wow, what’s not to appreciate having CLEANER AIR?! Chairman trump IS Bubble Boy. There should ALWAYS be encouragement to improve HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, WITHOUT govt involvement. CA is better than most states.
do you ever get tired of trying to bully CALIFORNIANS. our state is working hard to keep our state's water& air clean, setting higher emission standards is part of it. U DON'T CARE about the planet.
The kicker here is that Biff wants to prevent the automakers from even voluntarily complying. WTF!
OMG!
Don the Dictator killing the planet one step backward at a time!!
We the people are divided by hatred. Our monopolized duopoly is the very worst form of a democratic republic, & continues to deliver the politicians we deserve 👁
😂😅🤣😄 You have a difficult time when you can’t get your way. 🙄
The orange man administration has challenged California over mileage rules, opening an antitrust game of clue and telling state officials that they appear to be violating federal law in a deal with four automakers setting tougher automotive emission standards.
Jeez, why can’t Trump just stop this shit. He challenges everything he knows nothing about. He is displaying his stupidity every day and is actually becoming almost as dumb as Eric. This family could have been in Deliverance
Hands off approach to businesses making their own decisions without unnecessary Government interference — wasn’t that an old GOP bedrock principle ? Another one bites the dust, I guess.
So, ummm....does he just want more pollution?
Do cars pollute CA air more than in other states? Why is CA gas the most expensive? It's a scam and potus knows it. Finally, someone who is calling out these crooks for their phony legislation that bilks people out of billions every year.
So let me get this straight. We’re paying taxes so gov can sue states for passing cleaner bills and companies from building cleaner cars?
This administration, realDonaldTrump in particular, just keeps getting stupider. When will this comedy of errors end? ImpeachTrumpNowNANCY
California buys enough cars that suppliers should just comply and enjoy staying in business.
Such f’ng bullsh*t.. going after car manufacturers for trying to improve automotive emission standards. Crazy
I love it when the DOJ works hard for the right of children to be asthmatic.
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Make America Choke on Exhaust Again
Because of course the administration would want to undercut progress in more efficient cars.... All in search of another buck... /facepalm
California STOP PAYING FEDERAL INCOME TAX! In fact all states. I refuse to pay taxes to an illegally installed Nazi regime.
Hello, I’m realDonaldTrump and I hate the environment.
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