Trump makes good on threat to suspend US offshore wind leasing

Order issued in late hours of president’s first day in office exempts existing leases but calls for further environmental and economic impact assessment

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, on Monday.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, on Monday.Photo: AP/SCANPIX
Published 21 January 2025, 08:05Updated 22 January 2025, 12:55
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