https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/democrat-pete-buttigieg-criticizes-trump-s-rollback-of-fuel-economy-standardsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/democrat-pete-buttigieg-criticizes-trump-s-rollback-of-fuel-economy-standardshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/democrat-pete-buttigieg-criticizes-trump-s-rollback-of-fuel-economy-standards#u94351Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:26:07 +0000Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has sharply criticized the Trump administration's decision to weaken fuel-economy standards and terminate previous benchmarks established under the Biden administration. Speaking with NPR, Buttigieg warned that the policy change will leave motorists paying higher fuel costs over time and disadvantage domestic automakers globally against competitors in China. The initiative, finalized by President Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy under the banner of the Freedom Means Affordable Cars program, aims to reset mileage requirements and scrap