https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-sharply-scales-back-fuel-economy-rules-for-new-carsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-sharply-scales-back-fuel-economy-rules-for-new-carshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-sharply-scales-back-fuel-economy-rules-for-new-cars#u91149Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:57:00 +0000President Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy finalized the Freedom Means Affordable Cars initiative to sharply scale back fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks. The administration states the move guts previous electric vehicle policies and will make new vehicles cheaper, while estimating General Motors technology costs will drop by $20 billion through 2031. Analysts express doubt that the relaxed rules will actually cut car prices, and critics point to rising fuel costs.Why it mattersThe regulatory overhaul reverses Biden administration policies intended to push Americans