This is what Biden couldn’t do for Americans.
President Donald Trump delivered a major victory for American families on Wednesday, announcing a full reset of Biden-era fuel regulations that had pushed car prices higher and limited consumer choice. According to the White House, Trump’s new plan will save American families $109 billion—a massive economic boost at a time when inflation and car costs remain top concerns across the country.
Trump made the announcement from the Oval Office, calling the Biden fuel-efficiency mandates “one of the most damaging regulatory schemes ever imposed on American drivers.”
“We’re officially terminating Joe Biden’s ridiculously burdensome CAFE standards,” Trump said. “They caused prices to soar and created endless problems for automakers and consumers.”
Biden’s Fuel Rules Drove Car Prices Up—Trump Says Enough
Under the Biden administration, federal fuel standards tightened dramatically, forcing automakers to redesign vehicles and pass the added cost onto buyers. Trump emphasized that average vehicle prices rose more than 25%, with some models climbing nearly 20% in a single year.
The Trump administration argues these rules were designed to force Americans into electric vehicles, despite the higher cost, limited charging access, and minimal consumer demand.
Trump made it clear:
“The Green New Scam is the biggest scam in American history. They wanted to end the gasoline-powered car. But Americans want choice—and they want affordable cars.”
Auto Industry Leaders Stand With Trump
To highlight the industry-wide support, Trump invited major automaker leaders to the White House, including Ford CEO Jim Farley, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, and senior executives from General Motors. All three praised Trump’s reset of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.
Ford’s CEO delivered a strong endorsement:
“We appreciate President Trump’s leadership. This is common sense and a win for customer affordability.”
Stellantis echoed the praise, saying Trump’s policy puts power back into the hands of American consumers by allowing families to choose the vehicles that fit their lives and budgets.
GM told Fox News Digital that it supports a national standard that “aligns with market realities” and gives long-term stability to the industry.
What Are CAFE Standards—And Why They Matter to You
CAFE standards, created in 1975, dictate how fuel-efficient a manufacturer’s overall vehicle lineup must be. While originally intended to reduce emissions, Biden’s aggressive regulatory approach turned them into an economic burden for both manufacturers and drivers.
Biden increased required fuel-efficiency levels by:
- 8% in 2024 and 2025
- 10% in 2026
Trump’s previous term set the increase at a much more realistic 1.5%, arguing Biden’s numbers were technologically impossible and economically devastating.
The White House confirmed Wednesday that Biden’s rules would have added nearly $1,000 to the price of every new car.
Trump’s reset eliminates that cost entirely.
Trump Moves to End Forced EV Mandates and Restore Affordability
Since returning to the Oval Office, Trump has made it a priority to dismantle environmental mandates that he says punish working families. In June, he signed a resolution ending California’s extreme electric-vehicle mandate and blocking the Biden-era EPA waiver that would have forced 80% of cars sold in the state to be electric by 2035.
In July, Trump’s landmark One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated federal CAFE penalties—dropping fines to $0 and shielding automakers from massive costs that would have been passed on to consumers.
Trump reiterated his stance on Wednesday:
“Americans want gasoline cars, hybrid cars, diesel cars, electric cars—whatever fits their needs. Under my administration, they will have real choices.”
Bottom Line: Trump Delivers Lower Costs and Greater Freedom
With this fuel-standard reset, President Trump is delivering what millions of Americans have asked for:
- Lower car prices
- More consumer choice
- Less government interference
- Stronger energy independence
For families dealing with years of inflation, higher auto costs, and government mandates, Trump’s move represents a major shift back toward affordability, freedom, and common sense.
