WASHINGTON — Conserving oil is no longer an economic imperative for the U.S., the Trump administration declares in a major new policy statement that threatens to undermine decades of government campaigns for gas-thrifty cars and other conservation programs.
US says conserving oil is no longer an economic imperative
Position supports Trump administration's proposal to relax fuel mileage standards
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