The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee investigates Ford Motor Company. The inquiry concerns allegations that Ford lobbied the Trump administration to weaken climate regulations.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse leads the investigation. The inquiry began after President Trump was recorded stating that Ford CEO Jim Farley frequently urged him to eliminate environmental rules.
Whitehouse sent a letter to Farley. The Senator seeks clarification on the President's comments. He also seeks details on Ford's role in advocating for the repeal of regulations protecting public health and the environment.
Ford publicly supports emissions-reduction goals, including the Paris climate agreement. However, the company also backs certain rollbacks of fuel economy standards.