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Trump targets California with bill blocking ban on gas cars

The Washington Post · last updated

President Donald Trump is poised to sign a measure Thursday blocking California from enforcing a ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035, a move that continues to put the president at odds with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).

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The regulations in California, a state that others often follow because of its massive car market, were part of a sweeping effort to combat climate change aimed at promoting the use of electric vehicles and curbing gas emissions.

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