Trump’s Contradictory Policies

The Trump administration is promoting policies whose goals are in conflict, regarding use of fossil fuels, the elimination of renewable energy sources and war with Iran. Iran alone produces 3.5 to 4.5 million barrels of oil daily, amounting to 3.5 to 4.5 percent of the world’s oil output. This does not sound like much, but with the utilization of oil so tight, Iran’s production is important in keeping oil prices low.

However, with the war in progress between Iran and the U.S. and Israel...