Talks Break Down Between California, U.S. on Car Mileage, Sources Say
- Trump administration seeking to roll back Obama-era standards
- Cars are a flashpoint in tension between Trump, California
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Talks between California and federal officials on vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards have broken down without a deal, three people familiar with the matter said.
The Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had been meeting with California’s Air Resources Board in pursuit of a compromise as the federal agencies aim to finalize by late March or early April a replacement for Obama-era fuel efficiency regulations that automakers are seeking to modify.