The president has unintentionally set off an international scramble for renewable energy due to his war in Iran
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The president has unintentionally set off an international scramble for renewable energy due to his war in Iran
Published
May 16, 2026 10:00AM (EDT)
President Donald Trump (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Unintended consequence of US president’s actions will be boon for China, the leading renewables manufacturer
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Exposure of world’s reliance on Middle East supplies accelerates global shift towards new energy superpowers
The president wanted to ensure American hegemony and global energy dominance. Instead, he might be torpedoing both.
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