[hans_castorp]

So what's his "Drill, baby, drill" about? He thinks renewable energy is the something sent by the anti-christ. The only energy source he accepts is burning fossil fuels or nuclear power.

[michaelt]

You might be right, but supporting drilling in the US means well paid jobs, and exports, at minimal costs.

Invading another country, though? To create foreign jobs and increase imports? Not what you’d expect from Mr Tariffs imho.