News Analysis
When newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump issues his anticipated broadside of 100 day one executive actions on Jan. 20, several dozen will presumably zero in on energy policy and environmental regulation.
“Energy dominance” and “drill baby drill” 2024 campaign rally chants were amplified by Trump during the post-Nov. 5 transition by reiterating his intent to issue orders that “unleash American energy” while hinting at dispensing broader directives aimed at exercising regulations imposed under President Joe Biden’s “new green scam” from federal purview.
In the mix with potential energy-related executive actions is the second Trump administration’s proposed tariff regime. How those actions unfurl, including penalties on Canadian crude oil and refined fuel, imported solar and electric vehicle battery parts, supply chains, and critical minerals, will affect actions related to energy….