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The Capital Research Center has published a critique arguing that the Natural Resources Defense Council is being hypocritical in its position on the diesel export ban, claiming the group puts politics ahead of sound policy. The piece contends the environmental organization's stance on diesel exports contradicts its broader advocacy. The attack comes from a conservative watchdog group that regularly challenges environmental organizations.

The Natural Resources Defense Council is accusing the Trump administration of handing automakers a "get out of jail free" card through its rollback of fuel economy standards. The environmental group says weakening the rules lets manufacturers avoid obligations to improve vehicle efficiency, drawing criticism from environmental advocates who warn of higher emissions and increased fuel costs for consumers.