"WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump and the state of California went to war on Wednesday over who should set the standards in the United States for vehicle emissions and electric cars, foreshadowing a legal battle over environmental policy issues that will affect the auto industry and consumers.
Trump confirmed he would revoke California’s authority to require automakers to build cleaner vehicles than federal requirements demand.
The Republican president is counting on voters in truck-friendly heartland states to carry him to re-election in 2020, and he portrayed his decision as a win for consumers. Trump tweeted that vehicles would be “far less expensive” and “substantially SAFER” - claims California officials rejected."
David Shepardson reports for Reuters September 18, 2019.
SEE ALSO:
"California To Trump: See You In Court, With A Barrage Of Lawsuits" (San Francisco Chronicle)
"California Vows To Take Trump To Court Over Emissions Standards" (NPR)
"Trump just started a huge legal battle with California over lowering car emission standards" (Vox)
"California Gov. Gavin Newsom: Trump Administration 'Threatening' Private Business" (CNN)
"Trump Defends Plan to Kill California’s Auto-Emissions Authority" (New York Times)
"Trump Says EPA Will Cite San Francisco For Pollution Stemming From Homelessness Issues" (The Hill)
