Trump’s crackdown on offshore wind leaves little certainty for industry

Published September 14, 2025 7:00am ET



The future of offshore wind under the Trump administration is growing increasingly uncertain after President Donald Trump’s attacks on the industry escalated in recent weeks.

The administration moved to make it more difficult for new offshore wind farms to be developed while also targeting projects that are under construction and fully permitted by the federal government.

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