The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a proposal to repeal the Endangerment Finding, a 2009 regulation that led to the introduction of strict greenhouse gas standards for vehicles and trucks. The move promises to reduce perceived “hidden taxes” of up to $1 trillion on businesses, according to EPA officials.
The proposal is framed as a restoration of regulatory clarity for automakers and revives debates over balancing climate goals against economic competitiveness. South Asian environmental strategists—especially in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal—will watch closely, as impacts could ripple into global auto markets and emissions norms.