Trump Administration Transportation & Infrastructure Executive OutlookInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)RailPresident-Elect Trump is expected to conduct a thorough review of theIIJA, aiming to scale back and repeal sections he considers excessive. Hisadministration will likely revive executive orders limiting environmental andwildlife law protections to expedite federal infrastructure project approvals.Biden Administration rail policies will likely be rolled back under Trump,with expectations of reduced funding for high-speed rail and a rollback ofsafety regulations related to hazardous gas transport, crew requirements,and fatigue risk management.Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)AviationTo offset the cost of extending Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)provisions, GOP lawmakers may push to repeal IRA tax credits andsubsidies related to renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energyefficiency.President-Elect Trump is anticipated to reverse current policies on airlinemergers and international aviation, and will likely depart from some BidenAdministration environmental and international policies.AutosPresident-Elect Trump is anticipated to reverse the Biden Administration’svehicle emissions standards, which he has described as an EV mandate.Trump said he would halt the GHG performance measure and fuelefficiency standards if elected. He is expected to support policies favoringAmerican automotive jobs and oppose imports of Chinese-made vehiclesand foreign manufacturing in Mexico. His administration will likely advocatefor tariffs on foreign-made cars to protect the U.S. automotive industry.Public and Private PartnershipsPresident-Elect Trump supports a more market-driven approach toinfrastructure investment, focusing on public-private partnerships andincentivizing local and state governments to take the lead in funding nonfederal transportation projects.DronesThe Trump administration will likely continue to support policies aimed atintegrating drones into the national air space, with an emphasis on U.S.industry and job creation. Furthermore, he may support policies to reducedependence on Chinese technology that pose potential national securityand espionage concerns.
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