Trump faces calls for windfall tax on big oil’s profits from Iran war
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Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World09:00first to report
US president’s complaint industry ‘making too much money’ comes after his policies boosted corporations Donald Trump’s statement that oil companies have made “too much money” from the Iran war has angered environmentalists, who say that his policies were designed to benefit those very corporations. If he really believes his own claims, he should impose a windfall profits tax, advocates say. “Trump’s declaration that big oil is ‘making too much money’ belies his accommodation and giveaways to...
- The Guardian World12:04
Environmentalists and activists furious as Trump’s policies raise costs for Americans. Plus, the masterpiece that was left lying in museum storage Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump’s statement that oil companies have made “too much money” from the Iran war has angered environmentalists , who say his policies were designed to benefit those very corporations. Americans have paid more than $78bn more at the pump since the start of the Iran war,...