On May 21, 2026, President Trump announced the easing of restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are commonly used in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
The President claimed that this policy change would contribute to reducing the cost of living for consumers in the United States.
This announcement occurs against a backdrop of declining approval ratings for Trump, which are reportedly linked to rising oil prices driven by disruptions in oil supplies due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.