Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Sign Energy-Related Directives
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President Donald Trump on April 20 invoked the Defense Production Act to issue a series of memorandums focused on strengthening coal supply chains, natural gas transmission, and liquefied natural gas capacity.
Trump also signed memos aimed at boosting domestic petroleum production, enhancing grid infrastructure, and expanding the deployment of "large-scale energy" and related infrastructure.
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