The Trump administration is preparing to unveil significantly lower vehicle fuel economy standards, marking a massive shift in how the federal government approaches automotive manufacturing, Reuters reported. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced this update on Monday, confirming that the current administration plans to move away from the aggressive efficiency mandates set by the previous leadership.
This change is all about shifting the focus back to what the market actually demands. During an appearance in Michigan, Secretary Duffy explained the reasoning behind this pivot. “We are about to announce a common-sense fuel economy standard because we want Detroit to build cars that Americans want to buy — not cars that Democrats want Washington to build,” Duffy said.
