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Trump administration plans rollback of fuel standards

Trump administration plans rollback of fuel standards, setting up legal fight with states

08/02/2018

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Trump administration plans rollback of fuel standards

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Trump administration plans rollback of fuel standards, setting up legal fight with states

Over President Obama's tenure, rules were put in place that would have nearly doubled the average fuel economy standard in the U.S., which the Trump administration has argued goes too far. Now a new EPA proposal would set standards to far lower to protect manufacturers and consumers from costs. Judy Woodruff reports that Thursday's announcement sets up a looming legal battle with some states.

08/02/2018

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