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Trump's Renewable Energy Policy Shift and Canada's Response

On July 7, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order that effectively cuts all federal subsidies for wind and solar energy. This drastic policy shift is seen as an effort to fortify energy security in the United States while dismantling what his administration describes as an overreaching climate agenda. Conversely, Canada seems to be heading in a contradictory direction, marching towards an ambitious Net Zero plan—one that critics, including the Friends of Science Society, assert could lead to economic disaster.

In a new video titled "Canada's Net Zero Climate Policies," retired energy economist Robert Lyman elaborates on the possible ramifications of Canada's climate strategies, warning that aiming for Net Zero could amount to economic suicide. The Friends of Science Society, a group comprised of scientists and climate experts, points toward the potential hazards posed by such aggressive environmental policies.

Lyman's presentation indicates a growing divide between how Canada and the U.S. are approaching their energy futures. The Friends of Science Society highlights that Canada’s commitment to Net Zero aims to address perceived climate emergencies, but they argue that the measures being advocated, particularly by Canadian mayors and officials, veer dangerously towards risking energy security.

Canadian city leaders are pushing for an east-west power grid and advocating against the construction of new pipelines, decisions that could threaten not only economic stability but also the resilience of Canada’s energy systems. As trade negotiations between the two countries continue, these conflicting energy policies are poised to create friction.

One significant Canadian initiative is the