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Trump invests billions to undo US progress
President Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to replace advanced electromagnetic launch systems on future Ford-class aircraft carriers with traditional steam catapults, reversing years of investment in modern technology. This move involves redesigning ships already built around electromagnetic systems, incurring additional costs and delays, despite the system's successful operational track record. Simultaneously, the administration is paying nearly $4 billion to energy companies to abandon offshore wind leases, effectively undoing previous investments in renewable energy projects. These actions highlight a shift away from long-term technological and energy development in favor of traditional methods, without clear evidence of operational or economic benefits.
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