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Trump Revokes California Truck Emission Waivers as China Accelerates Electric Truck Lead

California has sued to reverse the decision, arguing it represents federal overreach that threatens public health

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Overview

  • On June 12, President Trump used the Congressional Review Act to revoke California’s waivers that underpinned its Advanced Clean Trucks and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus rules.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed suit, arguing the repeal violates Clean Air Act precedent and infringes state authority.
  • Trucking representatives such as driver Gina Jones and ATA CEO Chris Spear hailed the rollback, highlighting concerns over high electric truck costs, infrastructure and market readiness.
  • Environmental advocates warn that eliminating the mandates will impede air quality and climate targets, noting heavy-duty trucks, while just 4% of vehicles, emit 73% of freight-related pollutants.
  • China’s electric heavy-truck sales doubled in 2024 to more than 82,000 vehicles, accounting for over 80% of global deliveries and boosting forecasts that the market will grow from $89 billion in 2025 to $227 billion by 2029.