Trump touts climate savings but new rule set to push up US prices
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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The Trump administration has finalized the repeal of the endangerment finding, a move that undermines federal climate regulations, with President Trump claiming it will save the US $1.3bn by 2055, according to The Guardian US.
Critics argue that the administration is "cooking the books" and that the benefits of the rollback are unlikely to outweigh the costs, as the new rule is expected to push up gas prices, affecting American consumers.
Environmental secretary Lee Zeldin supports the repeal, despite the administration's own analysis indicating that the costs of the rollback may exceed its benefits, sparking accusations of prioritizing corporate interests over public welfare.
