Trump Expected to Sign Resolutions Blocking California, 11 States EV Mandates

President Donald Trump is set to sign three Congressional Review Act resolutions that will overturn California's electric vehicle (EV) mandates, including the ban on gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 and zero-emission heavy-duty truck rules. These mandates, which have been adopted by 11 other states representing about one-third of the U.S. auto market, were previously enabled by an EPA waiver under the Biden administration. The rollback has been welcomed by automakers such as General Motors and Toyota, who argued the regulations were unrealistic and costly, while California Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to challenge the move in court, warning it could impose over $45 billion in additional healthcare costs due to increased pollution. The resolutions also cancel California's stricter nitrogen oxide emissions limits for diesel engines. This federal action aligns with a broader Republican effort to scale back EV incentives, including proposals to eliminate the $7,500 federal EV tax credit and impose new fees on EV owners. The decision highlights the ongoing national debate over the future of electric vehicles and environmental regulation in the U.S.