Attorney General Becerra Issues Statement on California and Automakers' Framework Agreement on Clean Emission Standards

SACRAMENTO - California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statement on today's announcement from California and a consortium of automakers of a framework agreement on clean emission standards:

“While the Trump Administration takes a backseat to progress, California and automakers take the wheel,” said Attorney General Becerra. “We hope that the Trump Administration takes a hard look at what’s on the table: standards that benefit consumers, the environment, and the auto industry alike. Today’s announcement demonstrates that when we lean forward together, a cleaner and more prosperous future is possible.”

The announcement comes as the Trump Administration is preparing to roll back federal vehicle emission standards, effectively freezing them at the 2020 level through the 2026 model year. This move threatens air quality and health for millions of Americans, would increase costs to consumers, and promises to further set back U.S. efforts to combat climate change.