Explained in plain English
Who profits most?
When North Sea oil is extracted, the companies doing the drilling make money from selling it. The UK government also profits through taxes and licensing fees, which can then be used for public services. Donald Trump's comments suggest he believes opening up more North Sea oil will increase these profits, bringing greater wealth to the UK.
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