Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost

Trump released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. The new rules were released shortly after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring. The change furthers President Donald Trump's promise to revoke policies that encouraged or created incentives for the production of electric vehicles.