Trump administration to cut air pollution from heavy-duty trucks

EPA to start writing rule requiring new trucks produce less nitrogen oxide, one of its first moves to regulate industry

Donald Trump's administration plans to cut air pollution from heavy-duty trucks, marking one of its first moves to regulate US industry rather than roll back environmental standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will start writing a rule to require new trucks produce less nitrogen oxide, which contributes to smog and particulate matter pollution that causes breathing problems, asthma attacks and early deaths.