The Trump administration has canceled $679 million in federal funding for offshore wind projects, a move that affects a dozen initiatives across the country. The funding, originally awarded under the Biden administration, was intended to support the development of renewable energy.

The decision is part of President Trump’s broader push to deregulate and prioritize fossil fuels. A spokesperson for the administration stated the goal is to favor “real infrastructure improvements over fantasy wind projects.”

The cuts will impact several key projects, including a $427 million project in California, a logistics hub in Maryland, and a port project in Massachusetts. In response, officials from states like California and Massachusetts have criticized the action, arguing it will hurt jobs and weaken the country’s competitiveness in the clean energy sector.

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