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The limited global impact of Trump’s ‘America First’ energy policies
U.S. President Donald Trump gained the support of coal industry workers by promising an “America First” energy policy that favored fossil fuels, especially coal (source: dpa)
General info
What's inside
- U.S. coal production and exports are rising
- This is because of market forces, not President Donald Trump’s policies
- His threats to pull out of the Paris deal will not derail emissions reductions goals
- Looser regulations and higher LNG exports, however, could benefit Europe
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possible effects of current decisions.
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