What have we learnt about Trump’s climate policy?

Unsurprisingly, a second Trump presidency will support oil and gas production while rolling back environmental regulations. The fate of the Inflation Reduction Act is less certain, given that the support for manufacturing investment aligns with Trump’s priorities, but the tax credits come with a high price tag. Ultimately, we think limited access to consumer tax credits will slow the electric vehicle rollout.

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