Trump’s oil industry push may be hindered by global trends

Former President Trump’s expected push to boost oil production may face setbacks due to low global oil prices, increasing trade tensions and the slowing pace of global oil demand.

Ben Lefebvre reports for POLITICO.

In short:

Trump plans to focus on increasing U.S. oil and gas production, aiming to remove regulatory limits and expand drilling on federal lands.
Industry experts warn that Trump’s planned tariffs and global oil demand slowdowns could offset gains from domestic policy changes.
Some oil companies have already planned to reduce drilling as electric vehicles and slower global growth curb demand.

Key quote:

“Trump will stimulate investment, but at the cost of heightened trade risks — especially with China.”

— Alex Munton, global gas director at Rapidan

Why this matters:

While Trump’s policies aim to maximize fossil fuel production, tariffs and regulatory rollbacks could lead to trade conflicts, impacting oil and gas exports and raising consumer prices. Slowing demand for oil amid electric vehicle adoption and climate change efforts also questions the viability of new fossil fuel projects over the long term.

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