Donald Trump has approved new auto standards / Fuel-economy requirements are becoming more permissive

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the approval of new standards for automobile fuel consumption, abandoning the direction imposed during the Joe Biden administration and easing efficiency requirements for American automakers.

In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump said the new rules would eliminate “waste” from automobile production and lower prices for consumers. According to the U.S. president, families could save thousands of dollars when purchasing a new car.

The measure reverses the policy promoted by the Biden administration, which called for the progressive tightening of fuel-economy standards. The stricter requirements were intended to encourage automakers to produce and sell more electric vehicles in order to comply with efficiency regulations.

The Trump administration had announced as early as last month its intention to introduce more permissive fuel-consumption rules. The president described the previous policy as an “mandate” for electric vehicles and argues that abandoning it will reduce production costs and automobile prices. The new standards mark a significant shift in U.S. automotive and energy policy.