Trump's outdated climate jibes target China and EU
US President Donald Trump criticized China's renewable energy sector during a White House meeting with oil executives on January 9, later amplifying his remarks at the World Economic Forum. He claimed Chinese companies produce most of the world's wind turbines but export them to 'stupid' European buyers while barely using them domestically. However, this portrayal ignores China's world-leading energy transition and the fact that those turbines help US allies meet climate targets. Trump's jibes make him look out of date.
Key facts
- Trump criticized China's wind sector at a White House meeting on January 9
- He amplified remarks at the World Economic Forum later that month
- He claimed Chinese companies make most turbines and sell to European buyers
- He called European buyers 'stupid'
- China's energy transition is world-leading
- Chinese turbines help US allies meet climate targets
- Trump's portrayal is outdated
Entities
Institutions
- White House
- World Economic Forum
Locations
- United States
- China
- Europe