U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed slashing fuel economy standards that former President Joe Biden had finalized last year, in a push to make it easier for automakers to sell gasoline-powered cars.

Trump's action aims to undo one of Biden's signature climate moves as he sought to incentivize more electric vehicle purchases. "People want the gasoline car," Trump said on Wednesday.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed significantly reducing the fuel economy requirements from model years 2022 to 2031, requiring 34.5 miles per gallon on average by 2031, down from 50.4 miles per gallon (21.4 km per litre).

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to propose reducing fuel economy requirements for 2022-2031 vehicles. (Kirk Fraser/CBC)

After months of r

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