Trump blocks California gas car ban in dramatic climate clash with Newsom — will states lose power to fight emissions?

Trump blocks California gas car ban in a major political move, stopping the state’s 2035 plan to phase out gas-powered cars. Signed on June 12, 2025, this action overturns California’s authority to enforce electric vehicle rules backed by the EPA. President Trump argues consumers should freely choose what to drive. Governor Gavin Newsom and 11 other states vow to fight back, setting up a fierce legal battle over climate control laws. The decision also rolls back strict emission limits, impacting air quality rules nationwide.