Trump loosens climate limits on refrigerants
Key takeaways
- Trump said that his administration is officially terminating the Biden administration s ridiculous regulations imposing costly requirements on refrigerators and air conditioners.
- The move is not a surprise — the administration proposed to loosen the rule last year.However, it comes as Americans are dealing with high inflation at the grocery store.
- The EPA also announced that it will propose changes to a separate rule that aims to reduce leaks of these chemicals, saying in a fact sheet that it will exempt the transportation sector.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Trump said that his administration is officially terminating the Biden administration s ridiculous regulations imposing costly requirements on refrigerators and air conditioners. Today s reforms will deliver significant financial relief, saving American families and businesses more than $2.4 billion, he said. A White House official confirmed that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would issue a final rule giving companies, including grocery stores, more time to phase down the use of planet-warming hydrofluorocarbons in their refrigerators.
The move is not a surprise — the administration proposed to loosen the rule last year.However, it comes as Americans are dealing with high inflation at the grocery store. U.S. food costs were 0.6 percent higher in April than in March and were up 3.2 percent year-over-year.
The EPA also announced that it will propose changes to a separate rule that aims to reduce leaks of these chemicals, saying in a fact sheet that it will exempt the transportation sector.