Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change

BBC News - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete February 13, 2026 at 06:18 PM

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President Trump has announced the reversal of the Obama-era endangerment finding, a scientific ruling that underpins much of US environmental legislation. This change, expected to face legal challenges, will likely lead to fewer restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly for vehicle manufacturers. Experts predict a potential increase of 7.5-18 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases by 2055, costing trillions of dollars. The Trump administration argues the reversal will reduce car manufacturing costs by around $2,400 per vehicle. The endangerment finding, established after a 2007 Supreme Court decision, had previously enabled policies boosting fuel efficiency and electric car production, contributing to a decline in US greenhouse gas levels since the late 2000s.

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White House 40% Obama 50% US Supreme Court 50% Environmental Defense Fund 60% US Environmental Protection Agency ×270% United States ×480% Donald Trump ×290%

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climate policy 90% endangerment finding 85% greenhouse gas emissions 80% environmental regulation 70% us auto industry 60% clean air act 50% economic impacts 50% air pollutants 40% fuel efficiency 40%

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