WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Democratic Senators quizzed
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, President-elect Donald
Trump's choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, over
his energy industry ties, during a contentious confirmation
hearing on Wednesday that was occasionally interrupted by
protests.
NEW YORK, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Oklahoma Attorney General Scott
Pruitt, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the
Environmental Protection Agency, said on Wednesday he would
honor the Congressional intent and timetables of the U.S.
Renewable Fuel Standard.
More than 530 companies and 100 investors signed the Low Carbon USA letter to President-elect Trump and other U.S. and global leaders to support policies to curb climate change, invest in the low carbon economy, and continue U.S. participation in the Paris Agreement. It’s a powerful message from business leaders connecting the dots between prosperity and a low-carbon economy and confirming their commitment to continue to lead the way.
OTTAWA, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada held interest
rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, even as it nudged growth
forecasts higher, saying the big unknown of what policies U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump will enact makes it prudent to wait
and see.
Any change in the US' corporate tax system that has an enormous shift in the tax treatment of imports and exports is going to have the potential to impact oil flows, and by extension, oil markets.
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