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Buttigieg Slams Trump’s Fuel-Economy Rollback as Auto Policy Fight Reopens

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has criticized the Trump administration’s move to unwind fuel-economy standards, framing the rollback as a step backward for consumers, automakers and climate policy. The decision, announced alongside a new federal initiative to reset vehicle efficiency rules, is likely to reverberate across the auto sector, where compliance costs, product planning and EV investment strategies are already under pressure.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:13 AM IST)

Buttigieg Slams Trump Fuel-Economy Rollback as Auto Policy Reversal Ripples Through Markets

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sharply criticized the Trump administration’s move to unwind federal fuel-economy standards, framing it as a retreat from efficiency policy and a setback for long-term auto innovation. The administration says the rollback will lower vehicle costs and remove what it calls an illegal EV mandate, but the shift is already drawing scrutiny from policymakers, automakers, and investors weighing regulatory risk against near-term pricing.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (07:09 AM IST)

Buttigieg Slams Trump’s Fuel-Economy Rollback as Auto Policy Reverses Course

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sharply criticized the Trump administration’s decision to unwind federal fuel-economy standards, arguing the move will weaken long-term efficiency gains and favor short-term political messaging over industrial competitiveness. The administration says the new framework will lower vehicle costs and restore consumer choice, but analysts and critics say the economic and environmental trade-offs are likely to be more complicated.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition10 Oct 2026, 09:37 PM IST

Duluth Roundabout Partially Opens as City Pushes Safer, Cleaner Traffic Flow

A roundabout in Duluth has partially opened, marking a visible step in the city’s effort to improve traffic circulation and reduce congestion at a key intersection. While the project is not yet fully complete, the opening signals progress on a transportation upgrade with broader implications for safety, emissions, and long-term urban mobility.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy10 Oct 2026, 01:28 AM IST

India’s logistics sector targets $600 billion by 2031-32 as costs seen easing to 8% of GDP

India’s logistics industry is projected to expand to $600 billion by 2031-32, according to a DPIIT official, underscoring the sector’s growing role in supporting manufacturing and broader economic expansion. The official said logistics costs are expected to decline to about 8% of GDP, a level that would strengthen competitiveness and improve supply-chain efficiency across the economy.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning03 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

Sanders Moves to Bar Federal Use of Flock License Plate Readers

Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation that would prohibit the federal government from using Flock automated license plate readers, escalating a growing national fight over surveillance technology and civil liberties. The proposal would also extend to other automated license plate reader systems, signaling a broader effort to curb federal access to vehicle-tracking tools used by law enforcement agencies across the country.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (04:20 AM IST)

U.S. Student Loan Borrowers Get More Time to Lock in Autopay Interest Discount

Federal student loan borrowers now have until Dec. 31 to enroll in autopay and secure a temporary interest-rate discount, after the Education Department extended the deadline by three months. The move gives borrowers additional time to reduce borrowing costs, but it also underscores the continuing complexity of the federal repayment system as households manage elevated debt burdens and shifting policy timelines.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (11:28 PM IST)

WSJ: Homeland Security Funded Trump-Era TV Ads as Democrats Question $20 Million Push

The Wall Street Journal reports that government-paid television advertisements promoting Donald Trump were funded through the Department of Homeland Security, intensifying scrutiny over the use of federal resources in the run-up to the midterm election. Democratic appropriators say DHS dedicated about $20 million to the campaign, raising fresh questions about political messaging, agency spending priorities, and the boundaries between public information and partisan promotion.

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