Biden policies put the U.S. in a strong position, but Trump is destroying the American battery industry and good American jobs.
James Hassett
James Hassett is a freelance writer exploring the intersection of democracy, political economy, and the clean energy transition.
Industrial Policy, Trump Style
The president’s parade of ad hoc deals with companies benefits his political allies and punishes enemies, but doesn’t enhance national greatness.
The Republicans’ Reliability Ruse
The Trump administration is kneecapping wind and solar generation under the false narrative that they jeopardize reliability—nothing could be further from the truth.
How Trump’s Policies Crush the American Battery Boom
Biden policies put the U.S. in a strong position, but Trump is destroying the American battery industry and good American jobs.
War on Renewable Energy: MAGA Ideology Over Economics
By gutting the Inflation Reduction Act and kneecapping clean energy, congressional Republicans are choosing MAGA ideology over jobs, investment, and lower energy costs.

