Trump EPA reportedly seeks to revoke landmark air pollution rule

The Trump administration’s EPA, led by Lee Zeldin, is reportedly preparing to repeal the 2009 “endangerment finding” that established greenhouse gases as a threat to human health and welfare. This finding underpins federal regulations on six key greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, and has faced legal challenges since its inception. The repeal, expected imminently, would initially target vehicle tailpipe emissions but is anticipated to pave the way for rolling back regulations in other sectors like power plants and industry. This move is likely to trigger numerous lawsuits and could take years to resolve. Automakers have shown mixed reactions: legacy manufacturers have not actively supported the repeal, while Tesla has defended the scientific basis of the endangerment finding. If successful, the U.S. would diverge from other advanced economies’ climate policies, complicating compliance for multinational companies and increasing costs. The domestic auto industry, heavily reliant on fossil fuel-powered trucks, faces challenges from regulatory uncertainty and growing competition from China. The