Trump Orders EPA to Cut Car Repair Costs by Ending California's Control Over Spare Parts
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EPA staff tasked with emissions enforcement and certification review will see their work priorities shift. The memo directs the agency to develop new guidance within 30 days, set up new certification pathways, and deprioritize certain enforcement actions, which changes how those employees spend their time and what cases they pursue.
California has filed for an injunction to stop the Trump administration from nullifying state emissions waivers. The move follows the EPA's decision to reclassify state waivers as federal rules, a key part of the administration's push to lower repair costs and bypass California's authority.
The legal battle between California and the Trump administration intensifies as the EPA moves to subject state emissions standards to congressional review. The administration argues the move promotes consumer choice and ensures affordable vehicles by removing state-level regulatory bottlenecks.
In an Oval Office meeting, President Trump criticized automaker restrictions on vehicle repairs as 'strange' and signaled support for the Right to Repair movement. This endorsement set the stage for the new EPA directives aimed at making independent repairs easier and more affordable.
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Presidential Memorandum
Official Title
Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix
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