(CNN) Egged on by the auto industry, President Trump is expected to start unraveling strong mileage and emissions rules that protect US energy security, consumers, the environment and even automakers' healthy profits. JUST WATCHED Should Trump be credited with new auto jobs? Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Should Trump be credited with new auto jobs? Under the current rules, automakers may make SUVs, pickups and other light trucks less efficient than cars. Instead of weakening the rules, Trump and the automakers would be wise to consider the domestic auto industry's long-term health and auto workers' jobs as Detroit faces competition from Chinese, European, Japanese and South Korean automakers.

Source: CNN March 12, 2017 21:20 UTC