Trump Cuts California’s Nation-Leading EV Mandate Authority

On June 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed three resolutions under the Congressional Review Act that roll back California’s authority to enforce zero-emission vehicle standards.

California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate required 35% of new 2026 vehicle sales to be zero-emission, growing to 100% by 2035. A dozen other states had opted to follow California’s rules—representing one-third of the U.S. auto market.

“We’re grateful to President Trump for taking action that supports consumer choice and the values of rural America. Corn farmers have built the ethanol market and we’re proud to grow the corn that feeds it. This decision helps ensure ethanol has a level playing field in the marketplace instead of letting one state control the winner for the entire country,” said Garrett Hawkins, IL Corn Growers Association President.



IL Corn thanks President Donald Trump for protecting consumer choice in the auto industry. IL Corn will continue to promote ethanol as an affordable, practical fuel that benefits both drivers and the farm families that grow it.