Not on a state level, it seems, or else there wouldn’t be 19 states that don't agree with the Trump plan. And we know how important state's rights are to Republicans. 

The people will decide if a change in leadership is needed to get the cars they want back if they are unhappy.

If he’s such a ‘free markets’ guy, shouldn’t the free market determine if the cars are getting too expensive?

Tesla wants to build cars there that are to be sold in China - author of this article is a fool who couldn’t distinguish (or doesn’t care about distinguishing) between building the new production capacity (for sales in that region) in Asia (and later in Europe) and moving production capacity from the USA to China.

I hope it works for Tesla, but I’m out

@ lazy author of this article: Tesla wants to build extra production capacity in China - not to move any part of US production capacity there...

According to Trump officials, freezing the requirements will slow the pace at which new cars are getting more expensive,

I can sell you one, used. From a little old lady who only drove it to church on Sundays. No money down, 25% interest, 108 month term.

1st gear: I’m not surprised they’re looking to get a plant of some sort up and running ASAP in China. The stupid anti-business Trump Tariffs and Trade War is killing the market potential for their product.

Ha! That was a good joklahoma!

If he’s such a ‘free markets’ guy, shouldn’t the free market determine if the cars are getting too expensive?

Cal OSHA cleared them of any violations or underreporting problems.

2nd Gear: Good, fight Trump’s plan tooth and nail. Automakers can manufacturer to a higher standard than the national minimum requirement. Otherwise, they can opt not to sell in states where they don’t meet the state requirements. The people will decide if a change in leadership is needed to get the cars they want…

Oh No. Teslas should be built in TULSA.

Yeah, it will slow the adoption of 84 and 96 month car loans. Think of the bank shareholders! What can he be thinking?

Don’t we all have a soul? Ottis and James Brown got Soul.

According to Trump officials, freezing the requirements will slow the pace at which new cars are getting more expensive, and therefore allow people to replace older and less-safe vehicles more rapidly.

I hope. But I think they’ll regret dumping the car market rather than simply scaling back and retrenching. I’m convinced they could kill off the Taurus and Fiesta and have a profitable market. Maybe not F-150 profitable, but at least maintain a presence and keep your loyal customers.

My only hope is that their stated…

Agreed, we’ll see if he can Hackett.