California Bows to Trump: E-Trucking Mandate Scrapped
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**Trump’s Promises Echo in California’s Retreat on E-Trucking Mandate**
In a surprising turn of events, California has scrapped its controversial plans for an electric trucking mandate, a decision that can be traced back to the incoming Trump administration’s commitment to roll back excessive regulations.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently announced it would no longer seek a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) needed to enforce stringent emission rules for semi-trucks. This move comes as Governor Gavin Newsom's administration acknowledges the looming regulatory environment under President Donald Trump, who has consistently opposed California’s overreach in environmental policies.
Liane Randolph, chair of CARB, expressed disappointment over the scrap, lamenting that the Biden administration could not fulfill its promises to act on the waiver request in time, thus highlighting the uncertainty ushered in by Trump’s impending presidency. The proposed Advanced Clean Fleet rule aimed to phase out new diesel-powered semi-trucks and force substantial shifts towards electric or hydrogen alternatives by 2042.
Critics argue that California's attempts to regulate its transportation sector have become a symbol of the left's misguided priorities. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the National Truck Equipment Association have previously voiced strong opposition, asserting that such mandates overstep the state's authority, infringing upon free market principles.
This development not only signifies a crucial victory for trucking associations but underlines a broader trend of businesses advocating for regulatory relief amid the Trump administration’s promise to eliminate crippling mandates that stifle economic growth.
As Biden exits the stage, it is becoming clear that the far-left policies pushed during his tenure are quickly losing ground. The decision by California to step back from enforcing a powerful e-trucking mandate is emblematic of a state reeling from the consequences of its own regulatory decisions.
With Trump's administration set to bring back common-sense policies rooted in economic freedom, one can forecast a reevaluation of similar overreaches in other states across the nation.
Sources:
glennbeck.com
justthenews.com
twitchy.com
In a surprising turn of events, California has scrapped its controversial plans for an electric trucking mandate, a decision that can be traced back to the incoming Trump administration’s commitment to roll back excessive regulations.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently announced it would no longer seek a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) needed to enforce stringent emission rules for semi-trucks. This move comes as Governor Gavin Newsom's administration acknowledges the looming regulatory environment under President Donald Trump, who has consistently opposed California’s overreach in environmental policies.
Liane Randolph, chair of CARB, expressed disappointment over the scrap, lamenting that the Biden administration could not fulfill its promises to act on the waiver request in time, thus highlighting the uncertainty ushered in by Trump’s impending presidency. The proposed Advanced Clean Fleet rule aimed to phase out new diesel-powered semi-trucks and force substantial shifts towards electric or hydrogen alternatives by 2042.
Critics argue that California's attempts to regulate its transportation sector have become a symbol of the left's misguided priorities. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the National Truck Equipment Association have previously voiced strong opposition, asserting that such mandates overstep the state's authority, infringing upon free market principles.
This development not only signifies a crucial victory for trucking associations but underlines a broader trend of businesses advocating for regulatory relief amid the Trump administration’s promise to eliminate crippling mandates that stifle economic growth.
As Biden exits the stage, it is becoming clear that the far-left policies pushed during his tenure are quickly losing ground. The decision by California to step back from enforcing a powerful e-trucking mandate is emblematic of a state reeling from the consequences of its own regulatory decisions.
With Trump's administration set to bring back common-sense policies rooted in economic freedom, one can forecast a reevaluation of similar overreaches in other states across the nation.
Sources:
glennbeck.com
justthenews.com
twitchy.com
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