(David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News)Trump officials thought they were doing the auto industry a favor when they decided to freeze gas mileage standards. To persuade them, White House officials have launched an intense lobbying campaign as they seek to line up support for a proposal they hope to finalize this summer. A White House official, who refused to speak on the record, said the administration expects to get broad support for its rule once it is finalized. Both the administration and its critics agree the rollback will lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change. A GM spokeswoman confirmed a representative attended the Friday meeting and said the company appreciated that White House contacted it.

Source: Washington Post March 07, 2019 23:11 UTC