The First 100 Days: Legal insights for a new era

05: Energy and minerals: The push for US independence


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How “America First” policies may impact mineral and hydrocarbon supply chains.

In this episode, partners Rebecca Campbell and Jay Cuclis consider how the administration’s “America First” policies, articulated in executive orders, tariffs and other actions, may play out in the distinct cases of mineral supply chains and hydrocarbon supply chains. Rebecca co-leads the Firm's Mining & Metals industry group, and Jay co-leads our Energy industry group. This episode explores topics including the biggest concerns for mining and energy companies, and how they can navigate the changes ahead.

 

Additional publications:

New Executive Order regarding Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production

Strategic Projects for the EU: list of 47 Strategic Projects announced

Coal is now a “critical mineral” under Amended Executive Order regarding Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production

President Trump Orders Section 232 Investigation on Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

New Executive Order Seeks to Increase American Extraction of Minerals through Deep Sea Mining

Critical (minerals) mass: Minerals security in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment

 

Additional resources:

Trump Administration Advances First Wave of Critical Mineral Production Projects – The White House

Trump Administration Boosts Domestic Mineral Production—Adding 10 More Critical Mineral Production Projects to the Federal Permitting Dashboard – The White House

 

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