Trump Criticizes UK Energy Policies Amid Apache Exit

President-elect Donald Trump has criticized the UK's energy policies, particularly the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers, urging the country to abandon wind energy and boost oil production. His remarks, made on Truth Social, came after Texas-based oil firm Apache announced its withdrawal from the North Sea by 2029 due to the tax and regulatory costs, claiming operations would be uneconomic. Trump's comments align with his longstanding opposition to wind energy and his advocacy for increased fossil fuel extraction. The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to expand renewable energy and decarbonize the power sector by 2030, despite concerns from industry leaders about the impact of higher taxes on investments. Climate campaigners have accused Trump of prioritizing fossil fuel interests over environmental progress, highlighting that his team is influenced by oil and gas interests. The UK's policy shift aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality, but has faced challenges with the offshore wind sector due to rising costs and supply chain disruptions.