President Donald Trump took decisive action this week to dismantle California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pioneering environmental regulation aimed at banning gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
The state’s ambitious plan, designed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, has faced fierce opposition from the federal government, which argues that such mandates undermine consumer choice and economic growth.
On Thursday, Trump signed three congressional resolutions that invalidate California’s efforts to prohibit the sale of medium- and heavy-duty diesel trucks and reduce tailpipe emissions and nitrogen oxides from diesel-powered vehicles sold before 2035.
This move effectively blocks California’s plan, one of the most aggressive in the nation, to phase out internal combustion engines and cut harmful pollutants.
At the signing ceremony, Trump criticized California’s law as “crazy,” underscoring his administration’s position that consumers should retain the freedom to choose their preferred vehicles.
“Lower prices, better cars, and choice,” the president said, framing the federal response as a victory for Americans opposed to strict environmental regulations, according to Trending Politics.
Despite his skepticism toward some green technologies, Trump signaled support for Tesla, the electric carmaker led by Elon Musk, following Musk’s recent public apology.
“I like Tesla,” Trump said.
However, Trump did not hesitate to voice