Trump Answers Auto Industry Call for Review of $33 Billion Rules
- White House says Detroit visit to highlight needless burdens
- Reversing course called ‘catastrophic’ by environmental groups
Trump Answers Rules Relief Call of Detroit Automakers
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When President Donald Trump visits the Detroit area this week, he’ll come bearing a gift: a first step toward relaxing rules that could cost automakers about $33 billion.
Trump will announce as part of a visit to Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Wednesday that his administration will begin re-examining fuel-economy standards set by the Obama administration, according to two people familiar with the plans. He’ll speak with workers and executives at carmakers that have sought to relax the rules, which the Environmental Protection Agency tried to solidify during the final days of Barack Obama’s presidency.