Fortescue to Rethink New U.S. Green-Energy Projects in Light of Trump
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 18 2025
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Source: WSJ
Fortescue's Strategy: Australian mining company Fortescue is seeking to acquire established green-energy operations in the U.S. while pausing on new projects due to concerns over President Trump's climate policies.
Leadership Perspective: Andrew Forrest, Fortescue's executive chairman, emphasized the company's preference for investing in regions that support their green initiatives, indicating that they will halt progress if they feel unwelcome.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
