WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Office of Advocacy commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent common-sense action to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding, returning decision-making power to U.S. small businesses who understand their fuel and vehicle needs best.
The federal government had taken it upon itself to determine — rather than let owners decide — what vehicles were best for small businesses. The EPA’s final rule, Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards Under the Clean Air Act, published today, prioritizes autonomy rather than big government overreach, resulting in estimated cost savings of nearly $4 billion a year.
EPA’s final rule withdrew the restrictions on the manufacture of cars, light trucks, medium-duty trucks, and heavy trucks that would be powered with gasoline or diesel.
“Had they continued, the Biden rules would have devastated our small businesses, especially those buying diesel trucks for the tough jobs that keep our country running,” said Chief Counsel Casey B. Mulligan. “The Office of Advocacy met with over 12,000 small businesses across the country, who often express frustration with arrogant regulators who have little idea what it takes to run a business.”
The rescission of all EPA GHG standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines is expected to reduce new-vehicle prices by an average of $2,375, and even more for heavier work trucks, relative to keeping the Biden rules in place. In the aggregate, small businesses will experience a combined cost savings of more than $27 billion over the next 10 years (discounted at 7%).
During the first year of the Trump 47 Administration, Advocacy has worked with agencies to save small businesses $110 billion in regulatory costs. In March 2025, the office launched the Red Tape Hotline, which has received approximately 500 submissions. Learn more about Advocacy’s other highlights in its First Year Report.
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent voice for small business within the executive branch. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC, support the Chief Counsel’s efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit advocacy.sba.gov or call (202) 205-6533.