As critical minerals become increasingly vital to energy transition, advanced technology and defense, capital is flowing along new geopolitical lines to strengthen supply chains and reduce concentration risk. In this episode, partners Rebecca Campbell, Gary Felthun and Jason Rocha examine the shifting investment landscape across the US, Africa and Latin America, including the role of government support, private capital and strategic partnerships in financing extraction, processing and downstream production.

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As energy demand from AI, data centers and heavy industry surges, governments are pushing to quadruple global nuclear capacity by 2050. In this episode, partners Christina England-Livengood and Simon Stuttaford, and special advisor and nuclear practice lead Ximena Vásquez-Maignan explore how evolving technology, regulation and risk allocation, together with creative public-private partnerships, are making nuclear investable despite ongoing challenges.

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Charting the course for US innovation.

This episode features partners Mark Davies and Sapna Palla in a discussion about the new administration’s likely approach to IP law. Mark focuses on appellate litigation for technology companies. Sapna handles all types of litigation for clients in the life sciences sector. Topics covered in this episode include developments at the US Patent and Trademark Office, possible implications for patents that rely on AI, potential tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trends in patent litigation and the fate of key bipartisan patent reform bills introduced during the Biden administration.

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Some, but not all, investors may face a friendlier climate.

This episode features partners Farhad Jalinous and Caitlin Powell Gimpel in a discussion about the possible start of a new, friendlier climate for foreign companies looking to do deals in the US. Farhad helps foreign companies get approval from the US government for inbound investments into the US, and also to get the security clearances required to do classified work for the US government. Caitlin focuses on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions with a US nexus. Topics covered in this episode include Trump’s “America First” investment policy and its implications for businesses in different countries and sectors, plus possible changes to CFIUS mitigation agreements and Outbound Investing Program regulations.

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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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Economic tools advance US foreign policy and national security goals.

In this episode, trade partners Cristina Brayton-Lewis and David Lim discuss the Trump administration’s expected actions on economic sanctions and export controls. Cristina practices export control and economic sanctions law, with a focus on technology. David, who previously held multiple roles at the Department of Justice, represents clients in economic sanctions, export controls and national security matters. Topics covered in this episode include: targeted sectors, the administration’s views on Iran and China and the sanctions on Russia.

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Speed bumps on the road to a lower carbon future.

This episode features a conversation about the second Trump administration’s likely approach to the energy transition with M&A partner Hayden Baker and partner Taylor Pullins, who co-heads our Sustainability & Responsible Business practice. Topics covered include potential impacts on global companies, the move away from Biden’s “all of government” approach, lessons from Trump 1.0, ESG trends, the role of individual US states and the EU’s influence.

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Will tariffs help rewrite the rules of international trade?

This episode features a conversation on trade with partners Francisco de Rosenzweig and Greg Spak. Francisco, a trade and finance partner in Mexico City, was previously deputy minister for foreign trade of Mexico. Greg, who is based in Washington, DC, has been a partner in our global trade group since the birth of the World Trade Organization in 1995. Topics covered in this episode, which focuses on Latin America, include tariffs as economic and negotiating tools and their impacts on supply chains and business costs. The partners offer insights into how businesses can navigate the evolving landscape.

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An exploration of Trump’s policy agenda and the hurdles it may face.

This episode features a conversation with White & Case tax partners Jeffrey Davis and Michael Sykes, who explore the fate of energy transition tax incentives under the new US administration. In his practice, Jeff advises on the development and financing of renewable energy projects and the energy transition. Michael's practice focuses on tax incentives and related financing strategies for a wide range of energy transition projects. Topics covered in this episode include Section 45X of the IRS Code, introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides renewable energy tax credits. The partners consider historical precedents, including lessons from Trump’s first term, and analyze the likelihood of changes to these incentives under the new administration.

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“The First 100 Days” is a podcast that explores the legal, regulatory and policy implications that the new US administration may have on global businesses across industries. The series features our lawyers’ views on the topics that matter most to our clients.

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