Brazil’s Oil Exports at Risk as U.S. Shifts Energy Policy

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On January 20, 2025, U.S
President Donald Trump announced a national energy emergency, emphasizing a return to fossil fuels over renewable energy.His administration
plans to increase oil production, fill strategic reserves, and boost exports
This policy shift challenges the global trend toward decarbonization and could influence international energy markets and trade
oil supply
Victor Arduin of Hedgepoint suggests that higher American output could lower global oil prices in the medium term.Such a decline would
If prices drop, Brazil may need to significantly ramp up production to maintain its trade balance.This would be a challenging task without
substantial investments in reserve expansion
Exports at Risk as U.S
Shifts Energy Policy
(Photo Internet reproduction)However, this goal depends on overcoming investment and capacity constraints
Paris Climate Agreement
green investments.He highlighted opportunities in hydrogen, biofuels, and solar and wind power
dynamics, the interplay between fossil fuels and renewable energy will remain critical for investors, policymakers, and global markets
alike.