Shifting Global Trade Dynamics Toward China in the Oil and Gas Industry Since the inception of Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. President, his administration’s aggressive trade policies, characterized by sweeping tariffs and an isolationist stance, have significantly reshaped global economic relationships. These policies, aimed at addressing perceived trade imbalances and protecting American industries, have […]
Trump’s EU Tariff Threats & the Oil and Gas Industry In May 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with the European Union (EU) by threatening a 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1, citing stalled trade negotiations and a persistent trade deficit. This follows earlier threats in December 2024, where Trump demanded […]
Trump’s Energy Throwback – The Cost of Clean Coal Dreams President Donald Trump’s vision of bringing back coal isn’t just a policy—it’s a throwback to an era he holds dear, the 1950s, when America’s industrial engine roared on homegrown fuel. For him, coal’s resurgence isn’t just about energy; it’s about jobs, pride, and a rejection […]
Trump’s Tariff Announcement on Venezuelan Oil Buyers – Implications for Global Trade and American Consumers On March 24, 2025, President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce a bold new trade policy: a 25% tariff on all imports from any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela, effective April 2, 2025. In […]
Trump’s Push to Revive the Constitution Pipeline: A Game Changer for Northeast Energy Costs? On March 13, 2025, former President Donald Trump took to social media to spotlight a long-stalled energy infrastructure project that he believes could dramatically lower energy costs for families in New York, Connecticut, and New England. His post reignited a contentious […]
Trump’s Dual Push for Energy Independence and Steel Tariffs: A Complex Balancing Act As of March 12, 2025, President Donald Trump has reasserted his vision for American energy independence and dominance, emphasizing the expansion of oil and gas infrastructure to solidify the United States’ position as a global energy leader. Central to this agenda is […]
Trump’s Alaska LNG Pipeline: Bold Vision or Empty Promise? In his State of the Union address on March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump spotlighted a massive natural gas pipeline project in Alaska, touting it as one of the largest in the world and claiming it has drawn “trillions of dollars” in foreign investment from nations […]
Can the U.S. Cut Ties with Canadian Crude? In recent months, President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to eliminate U.S. imports of crude oil from Canada, asserting that the United States no longer needs Canadian oil to meet its energy demands. This stance was underscored by his initial proposal in late 2024 to impose […]
Trump Establishes National Energy Dominance Council: What It Means for the Oil and Gas Industry In a move emblematic of his administration’s priorities, President Donald J. Trump has established the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) through an executive order. This initiative aims to bolster U.S. energy production, particularly in the oil and gas sectors, under […]
Economic Uncertainty and Anti-American Sentiment in Canada Canada has long been tethered to the United States through deep-rooted trade relations, especially in the oil and gas sector. This dependency has often left Canada vulnerable to U.S. policy shifts. In early February 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on most Canadian imports and a […]