WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES RESET OF CORPORATE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS

WASHINGTON, DC — December 4, 2025

The White House has announced a reset of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, outlining a series of regulatory changes intended to revise federal fuel-efficiency requirements for vehicle manufacturers. According to the official fact sheet released by THE WHITE HOUSE, President Donald J. Trump has directed federal agencies to implement updated standards that reverse previous targets and establish a new regulatory framework for the automotive sector.

In its announcement, THE WHITE HOUSE states that the reset of the CAFE standards is designed to reduce regulatory burdens on automakers and allow manufacturers greater flexibility in vehicle production. The fact sheet describes the new standards as part of a broader approach to support American manufacturing, increase consumer choice, and align fuel-efficiency regulations with current economic and technological conditions.

The official release explains that the reset includes updated requirements governing fleetwide fuel-economy averages and related compliance obligations. THE WHITE HOUSE outlines changes to projected efficiency targets and timelines, stating that the administration’s goal is to ensure that fuel-economy regulations reflect what it describes as realistic, attainable benchmarks for the industry. The fact sheet notes that the revised standards are intended to account for shifts in consumer demand, production capabilities, and market conditions.

According to the administration’s description, the updated CAFE framework also involves coordination with multiple federal agencies responsible for transportation, commerce, and environmental regulation. THE WHITE HOUSE states that the reset will enable those agencies to integrate the new standards into their respective regulatory processes and to issue additional guidance where necessary.

The fact sheet presents the reset as part of President Trump’s ongoing regulatory reform initiatives. In that context, THE WHITE HOUSE asserts that the updated standards will promote economic growth, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and reduce what the administration characterizes as excessive or outdated regulatory constraints.

All information in this report is drawn directly from the official fact sheet published by THE WHITE HOUSE regarding the reset of Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.

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THE WHITE HOUSE