Trump to delay Biden-era refrigerant rules in push to ease costs, White House official says
The White House estimates the changes will save consumers $800 million at grocery stores and $1.5 billion on refrigerated transport.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump is set to announce an overhaul of Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency refrigerant rules at an Oval Office event with executives from Kroger and Piggly Wiggly.
- Facing rising inflation and political pressure ahead of November midterm elections, the Trump administration estimates the changes will produce $900 million in total savings, including $800 million at groceries for American families.
- The plan extends deadlines for phasing out HFCs under the 2023 Technology Transitions Rule and exempts road refrigerant appliances from new leak requirements, allowing businesses greater flexibility.
- While the Food Industry Association applauded the relief, the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute warned the reversal injects market uncertainty, and environmentalists argued it exacerbates climate pollution.
- The move reverses the 2020 American Innovation and Manufacturing Act signed by Trump, with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin characterizing prior rules as "piled on costly, unattainable restrictions beyond what the law requires.
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Trump Executive Order Terminates Biden-Era Refrigerant Rules to Lower Grocery Costs
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at lowering the cost of groceries by reversing Biden-era restrictions on refrigerators and air conditioners. Trump was joined by grocery store chain executives and Administration officials to make the announcement.
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The Herald PalladiumEPA slashes regulations on refrigerants finalized during Biden-era
(The Center Square) – The Environmental Protection Agency is slashing some regulations on refrigerants finalized in the Biden-era in an effort it says will reduce grocery costs for Americans and compliance costs for businesses.
Trump terminates Biden-era refrigerant rules, citing billions in savings for consumers and businesses
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday terminated Biden-era regulations on refrigerants used in refrigerators and air conditioners, aiming to lower costs for consumers, protect jobs and ease burdens on businesses including supermarkets and food transporters. In the Oval Office, Trump touted actions reversing rules from the Environmental Protection Agency that he described as “ridiculous… The post Trump terminates Biden-era refrigerant r…
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