Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Trump administration is set to relax a federal regulation that mandates grocery stores and air-conditioning companies curb greenhouse gas emissions from cooling equipment. EPA head Lee Zeldin stated the current rule, established during the Biden administration, imposes costly restrictions, and the new policy will save businesses billions, potentially lowering grocery prices for American families. President Donald Trump is expected to announce these changes at a White House event, with executives from major grocery chains like Kroger and Piggly Wiggly in attendance. This initiative aims to address voter concerns over the cost of living amid rising inflation, though the exact impact on grocery prices and its speed remain uncertain. The decision marks a significant reversal from a bipartisan law signed by President Trump in his first term to reduce harmful hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups. In fullTrump moves to slash Biden-era climate rules in attempt to bring grocery prices downThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

President Trump is set to announce the overhaul of two Biden-era EPA rules for refrigerants at grocery stores in a push to cut costs for consumers.

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment.