U.S., Canada Realign On Auto GHGs, Boosting Push For ‘Ambitious’ Rules

The Biden administration is pledging to work with Canadian officials to develop “ambitious” vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards, an effort that could boost the political constituency for federal rules that are far stronger than the Trump administration’s standards at EPA and the Transportation Department (DOT). Following bilateral friction on the issue during the Trump administration, key leaders of the two countries are signaling renewed cooperation, including in a joint “roadmap” of various policy actions signed by President Joe...