The Trump administration has announced a sweeping rollback of climate regulations first implemented during the Obama era, describing the program as a “trillion-dollar” burden on the economy.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin revealed plans to revoke the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a decision that had served as the legal foundation for greenhouse gas restrictions on vehicles and engines. The move, unveiled at an Indiana car dealership, marks a major reversal of policies that expanded emissions limits across the auto industry.
Zeldin emphasized that the repeal will eliminate the stop-start engine mandate and dismantle rules tied to electric vehicle adoption. He stated that the changes could save Americans more than $54 billion annually by reducing auto costs, easing supply chain pressures, and cutting regulatory red tape.
The announcement coincided with renewed scrutiny of renewable energy projects approved under the Biden administration. Reports have surfaced that safety protocols were disregarded in the placement of wind turbines near critical infrastructure, sparking concerns about potential interference with radio communications.
When asked about the issue, Zeldin pointed to broader problems with renewable energy policies, arguing that risks, costs, and environmental concerns were often minimized. He stressed that energy policy moving forward must address these challenges openly.
But the repeal is more than just a shift in policy—it signals a broader challenge to the regulatory framework that has defined U.S. climate strategy for over a decade. And the administration says this is only the beginning…
