President Trump's administration has taken significant steps to halt California's ambitious phasing out of gas-powered vehicles by signing measures that undermine the state's stringent mandates. The actions confront California's authority to set its own air quality standards, rooted in the 1967 Clean Air Act. In response, California Governor Newsom has pledged to continue the fight through legal action and has instructed state agencies to explore additional measures to support electric vehicles despite federal opposition. This confrontation could reshape the landscape of environmental regulation and auto industry standards in the U.S.
Under California's mandate enacted in 2022, 35% of new 2026 model cars sold in the state must be zero-emissions, ramping up to 68% in 2030 and 100% in 2035.
We officially rescue the U.S. auto industry from destruction by terminating California's electric vehicle mandate. And they're never coming back.
Newsom today also issued an executive order that reaffirms the state's commitment to phasing out gas and diesel-powered vehicles.
California immediately struck back with a lawsuit and a vow to continue setting standards, directing the Air Resources Board to craft another mandate.
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