Even as Trump’s tariffs crimp growth, solar jobs are rising
After all the dire warnings that Donald Trump’s solar tariffs would be a job killer, it’s possible that employment may tick up this year.
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Trump administration pushes ahead on offshore wind in Atlantic
The Trump administration is pushing ahead on getting wind turbines built off the Atlantic coastline, as interest from developers continues to heat up.
What’s at stake for oil as Trump appoints another Iran hawk?
When former United Nations ambassador John Bolton becomes U.S. national security adviser next month, he will cast even more doubt on the nuclear deal between Iran and major world powers, with potentially significant consequences for the oil market.
Irish PM revives Trump wind farm row
Republic of Ireland leader Leo Varadkar reopened a planning row yesterday concerning an intervention he made after a call from US President Donald Trump relating to a wind farm.
Trump to target fuel sources in fresh North Korean sanctions
The Trump administration is hitting more than 50 vessels, shipping companies and trade businesses with sanctions in the latest bid to turn up the pressure on North Korea over its nuclear programme, US officials said.
Global green energy drive ‘too advanced’ to be halted by Trump, says Glennmont Partners
The founders of a major clean energy fund have shrugged off Donald Trump's shift away from renewable power, claiming the global industry is too advanced to be halted by the US president.
Billions from Trump tax cuts supercharge fossil fuel industries
Oilmen, wildcatters and refiners are reaping billions in windfalls from President Donald Trump’s new tax code, helping boost the staying power of old-style energy even as the world searches for cleaner fuels.
Texas oil companies tell Trump to leave NAFTA alone
One of President Donald Trump's favorite subjects for praise - the Texas oil industry - is urging him to back off his hard-line stance on the North American Free Trade Agreement.
When Trump puts America first, these commodities are at risk
Commodities would be particularly exposed if U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on foreign solar panels and washing machines sparks a tit-for-tat trade war with nations around the world.
Trump solar tariff prompts warning from Indian PM Modi
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has said the recent wave of trade protectionism, in which governments raise barriers to free trade between nations, is “worrisome”.
Industry hits back on solar tariff as Trump ‘continues war on renewables’
US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap tariffs on imports of solar cells coming from Asia has been met with anger from the energy sector.
Trump’s tariffs on solar mark biggest blow to renewables yet
On Monday, Trump approved duties of as much as 30 percent on solar equipment made outside the U.S., a move that threatens to handicap a $28 billion industry that relies on parts made abroad for 80 percent of its supply.
Trump’s offshore oil plan will struggle to lure rigs from Guyana
The world’s hottest offshore prospect for oil companies is off the coast of Guyana, where a string of major discoveries has drawn hundreds of millions of dollars in a quest for crude.
Iran nuclear deal set to stay as Trump prepares to extend waivers
Donald Trump is to extend waivers on Iran sanctions, keeping the landmark 2015 nuclear deal alive for at least another few months despite his vows to scuttle the deal, according to sources in Washington.
Trump removes Florida from offshore drilling plan after objections
The Trump administration is ruling out plans to sell new drilling rights off the coast of Florida, including eastern Gulf of Mexico waters coveted by oil companies, amid pressure from Republican Governor Rick Scott.
Big Oil finds hurdles buried in Trump’s ‘America-first’ tax plan
For Big Oil, the U.S. tax overhaul is turning out to be a mixed bag, especially for companies that drill overseas.
Trump announces vast expansion of drilling off US coast
The Trump administration has moved to vastly expand offshore drilling from the Atlantic to the Arctic oceans with a plan to open up waters off the California coast for the first time in more than three decades.
Trump says US east coast could use ‘global warming’ during cold
Donald Trump has said the US's East Coast "could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming" as bitterly cold temperatures are expected to freeze large swaths of the country this holiday weekend.
Trump warns China over ship-to-ship fuel sales to North Korea
President Donald Trump warned that alleged illicit Chinese oil sales to North Korea may jeopardize a peaceful resolution to the confrontation over Kim Jong Un’s nuclear weapons and missile programs.
Nebraska commission approves Keystone XL construction
Nebraska utility regulators approved the construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline through their state Monday morning.
Trump urges Saudi Aramco to list on New York Stock Exchange
President Donald Trump, raising the political stakes in what would be the largest initial public offering, said the U.S. would “very much appreciate” if Saudi Arabia’s government lists the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. on the New York Stock Exchange.
US report says global warming mostly man-made, contradicting Trump Staff
The evidence of global warming is stronger than ever, a massive US report has concluded, contradicting senior Trump administration officials who downplay the role of humans in climate change.
Opinion: Turns out, the US does have the Iraqi oil Trump wanted
Before America's Twitter-loving president made it to the Oval Office, a recurring theme was that the U.S. should have gotten hold of Iraq's oil after toppling Saddam Hussein. There's this:
EU business intends to honour Iran nuclear deal irrespective of Trump comments
Business leaders within the European market have given export guarantees to Tehran in an effort to retain the Iran nuclear deal in the event of US withdrawal, the Guardian has reported.
Opinion: Trump’s solar tariff confusion creates an opportunity
The solar sector is reeling from confusion, and stock prices are reeling right along with it. The time it has taken investors and traders to wrap their heads around Trump's industry tariffs and the pyrrhic victory of two solar companies in a case against cheap Chinese imports has seen stocks rally in a big way, and then fall just as hard.