Trump Administration to Delay Phase-Out of Hydrofluorocarbons
President Trump will announce Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency is relaxing rules on hydrofluorocarbons. The change affects companies that produce or use the chemicals in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
nbcnews.comPresident Trump will announce Thursday that his administration is easing restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons, chemicals used in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. The regulations being relaxed were created under a 2020 law signed during his first term.
The new rules will allow grocery stores, air-conditioning companies, and semiconductor plants to maintain higher production and use levels of the chemicals. Lee Zeldin, the Environmental Protection Agency administrator, is expected to join President Trump at the White House for the announcement.
4 billion. Zeldin stated that the actions allow businesses to choose refrigeration systems that work best for them. The regulations stem from a 2020 law that received broad industry support. The administration says the move will be felt directly by American families in lower grocery prices.
President Trump faces growing political pressure to address the cost of living, especially as the war in Iran has driven up gas prices.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- 2020
Bipartisan law signed restricting hydrofluorocarbon production and use.
1 sourceThe New York Times - Thursday
President Trump to announce easing of hydrofluorocarbon restrictions at White House.
1 sourceThe New York Times
Potential Impact
- 01
Companies may maintain higher production levels of hydrofluorocarbons.
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Grocery stores and air-conditioning firms could see reduced compliance costs.
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