President Trump has proposed rolling back his predecessor's fuel efficiency standards. The move is effectively an attack on states like California that set their own standards, says Dan Becker, director at Safe Climate Campaign. For more, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/how-exactly-will-trumps-lower-fuel-economy-standards-affect-the-environment).
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