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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Criticizes UK Energy Policy, Calls for North Sea Expansion and End to Windmills
Caption: Trump Criticizes UK Energy Policy, Calls for North Sea Expansion and End to Windmills. Donald Trump has called the UK’s fossil fuel strategy a "very big mistake" and urged the country to "get rid of windmills" while advocating for increased North Sea oil production. On his Truth Social platform, Trump referenced a November announcement by Apache, a US oil producer, withdrawing from the North Sea by 2029 due to the windfall tax on fossil fuel profits. Apache cited the UK’s energy profits levy and regulatory demands as reasons for ceasing operations, calling further investment “uneconomic.” Known for his "drill, baby, drill" campaign slogan, Trump reiterated his commitment to boosting oil and gas production in his upcoming administration. The windfall tax, introduced by Rishi Sunak in 2022 and increased to 38% by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, was designed to help households struggling with soaring energy costs. Apache joins other companies, including Jersey Oil and Gas, Serica Energy, and Neo Energy, in altering North Sea extraction plans due to the tax. The windfall tax followed a surge in oil and gas prices, which led to record profits for energy producers in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. APA Corporation’s CEO, John Christmann, highlighted that meeting regulatory requirements and the tax’s financial burden made North Sea production less viable. The windfall tax aimed to mitigate the cost of living crisis by easing high gas and electricity bills for UK households. Trump’s critique adds to ongoing debates over the balance between renewable energy investments and maintaining traditional fossil fuel production. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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