The President of the United States, **Donald Trump**, signed a law that reverses the **California rule that banned the sale of gasoline cars starting in 2035**, marking a significant setback in efforts to accelerate the [transition to clean energy](https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/transicion-energetica-brasil-impulsa-la-planificacion-energetica-global-con-la-primera-cumbre-internacional/) in the **automotive sector**.
The rule, promoted in 2022 by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, was celebrated as a **climate milestone** in the country’s largest car market. However, at the end of last month, the Senate —with a Republican majority— voted 51-44 in favor of its repeal, a decision considered a **victory for the oil industry** and an escalation in the political confrontation between **California and the Trump administration**.
## Gasoline cars and consumer choice according to Trump
“*You should be given the option to buy an electric car, a gasoline car, or a hybrid*,” stated Trump at the **White House** when signing the law, reaffirming his stance in favor of a model based on **market freedom of choice**.
The Republican president also criticized the Californian measure for allegedly threatening **national supply chains** and favoring the **offshoring of jobs to China**.
## Impact on other state environmental policies
In addition to invalidating the 2035 rule, the new legislation also **overrides state regulations limiting [nitrogen oxide emissions](https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/el-oxido-nitroso-de-la-agricultura-esta-acelerando-el-calentamiento/)**, one of the main polluting gases from transportation.
This decision blocks other states that had expressed their intention to **adhere to the Californian regulation**, limiting the capacity for **decentralized environmental action** in the country.
## California, environmental pioneer under federal pressure
Recognized for leading policies on **air quality and promotion of electric vehicles**, **California** now faces new limitations to maintain its stricter standards.
During the signing of the document, Trump reinforced his critical stance towards **renewable energies**, particularly wind turbines: “*Windmills are killing the country. They rust, create scrap metal, and are the biggest scam in history. It’s the most expensive energy*,” he stated.
## Tension between states and the nation in U.S. climate policy
This revocation represents a **federal-level shift** in the fight against vehicle pollution and generates **uncertainty about the states’ ability to lead environmental policies** in the face of an administration opposed to ecological regulation.
*Cover photo: NBC*
