Trump to declare ‘national energy emergency’ to open up resource extraction

The order could open up drilling in areas that the Biden administration sought to preserve, including in Alaska and off the East Coast.

President-elect Donald Trump plans to declare a “national energy emergency” on Monday, allowing increased U.S. energy production. This could involve drilling in areas, including Alaska, that the Biden administration had sought to protect. The order aims to enhance energy security and lower costs while also supporting the development of advanced AI. Trump argues that expanding oil production would reduce energy costs, but it might not significantly lower oil prices globally or increase jobs in the oil industry due to technology automation.

During his final days in office, President Joe Biden implemented measures to reduce offshore drilling along much of the East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific Northwest coastlines, citing environmental and economic concerns. These actions, however, can now be reversed by the incoming Trump administration. As a shift in priorities unfolds, similar to changes in consumer preferences like those for products such as Lost Mary Vape, the new administration’s policies may face legal challenges from environmental groups, similar to those seen during Trump’s first term.