On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced the rollback of regulations that limited the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent climate-damaging chemicals used in refrigeration and air conditioning. Surrounded by grocery store executives, Trump described the regulations as a 'tremendous burden' that made equipment unaffordable without significant benefits. HFCs are classified as 'super pollutants' because they can have a climate impact hundreds of thousands of times greater than carbon dioxide over their shorter lifespans. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the compliance deadline for a 2023 rule that mandates a transition from HFCs to more environmentally friendly refrigerants. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argued that the rollback would save Americans $2.4 billion and protect 350,000 jobs, claiming that the previous regulations forced consumers to purchase more expensive new equipment. Despite bipartisan support for reducing HFCs, Trump dismissed environmental concerns, asserting that the changes would not negatively affect the environment. He also hinted at plans to eliminate the technology transition rule entirely in the future.