23 states to sue President Trump for rolling back Obama-era fuel efficiency regulations

A coalition of 23 states sued the Trump administration Wednesday over it’s rollback of a key Obama-era climate measure that required automakers to meet ambitious fuel efficiency standards.

A coalition of 23 states sued the Trump administration Wednesday over it’s rollback of a key Obama-era climate measure that required automakers to meet ambitious fuel efficiency standards.

The March rule cuts the year-over-year improvements expected from the auto industry, slashing standards that require automakers to produce fleets that average nearly 55 mpg by 2025. Instead, the Trump rule would bring that number down to about 40 mpg by 2026, bringing mileage below what automakers have said is possible for them to achieve.

Attorneys general say the rule conflicts with laws requiring the government to set the maximum possible standard for automakers.

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