The US officially abolishes emissions control regulations

 The new decision could directly impact car prices, the direction of electric vehicle development, and the country's environmental policies.

The Trump administration today officially overturned a 2009 scientific finding that had allowed the U.S. government to force automakers and factories to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for over 15 years. This new decision could directly impact car prices, the direction of electric vehicle development, and the country's environmental policy.

At the White House, President Donald Trump announced that repealing this regulation would ease the burden on American businesses and consumers. He called it the biggest deregulation move in American history.

Before being overturned, this conclusion formed the basis for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to impose emissions standards on vehicles and many industries. The White House argued that removing this regulation could lower the price of new cars, reduce production costs, and give people more choices when buying vehicles.

In the short term, American automakers will feel less pressure to switch to electric vehicles too quickly. They can continue to push forward with gasoline-powered SUVs and pickup trucks, which are the main source of profit for the American automotive industry.

However, environmental organizations and many scientists have expressed concerns that relaxing emissions standards could increase air pollution and negatively impact people's health.

The decision, just announced at the White House, shows that instead of maintaining the strict emissions standards of the past years, the current administration is prioritizing cost efficiency and the competitiveness of domestic businesses.

Source: VTV