Energy groups applaud Trump’s actions on day one

President Donald Trump He signed dozens of executive orders on the first day of his second term Monday, and industry and business groups are celebrating his energy actions.

President’s Executive OrderUnleashing American energy“It consists of several executive actions, including rescinding several of former President Biden’s climate initiatives, such as the Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate.”

Trump also declared a national energy emergency, withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, ordered the heads of multiple federal agencies to expedite permit applications, and directed the Secretary of Energy to relaunch the review of approval applications for liquefied natural gas export projects, which Biden paused.

Many energy industry and business groups praised the measures.

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“President Trump promised to end the gas vehicle ban and vehicle mandate on day one of his new administration, and we are pleased to see that work already underway,” said Chet Thompson, President and CEO of American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). “Thank you President Trump.

“We look forward to working with the Administration and Congress on policies that protect consumer choice, improve vehicle and fuel efficiency, and strengthen America’s energy security.”

“AXPC applauds President Trump for issuing several important executive orders to expand American energy production because when America is the world leader in oil and natural gas production, our nation is stronger, the world is safer, and the environment is safer,” Anne Bradbury, CEO of the U.S. Exploration and Production Council, said in a statement. “Cleaner.”

“Americans sent a clear message at the ballot box, and President Trump is answering the call on Day One,” said Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute. “U.S. energy dominance will drive our country’s economic and security agenda. This is only natural.” A new day for American energy, and we applaud President Trump for moving quickly to chart a new course Oil and natural gas in the United States It is embraced, not restricted.”

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American Energy Alliance (AEA) President Tom Pyle criticized the previous administration in his statement, saying: “Unburdened by what happened, President Trump is making good on his promise to immediately begin dismantling Biden and Harris’ reckless energy policies.” administration.”

“Unfortunately, there is a lot of work to be done,” Pyle said. “The American Energy Alliance has cataloged more than 250 actions taken by former President Biden and his team to make it harder and more expensive to produce American energy. We look forward to working with the Trump administration and the new Congress to unleash the potential of energy and low energy prices for all Americans.”

Marty Durbin, president of the US Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, also issued a statement praising Trump’s executive actions on energy, saying: “In particular, lifting the ban on liquefied natural gas exports, and expanding access to oil and gas production on federal lands and waters.” Providing reliable, affordable electricity and fixing our broken permitting process are important steps that will help grow the economy.

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Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of the Job Creators Network, noted in his statement that “the second Trump administration has begun work with a series of executive orders to unleash American energy“.

“Trump’s dual approach of boosting oil and gas production and rescinding the Biden administration’s green energy mandates will make American energy cheaper, more reliable and more efficient,” Ortiz said. “High energy costs and expensive green regulations have fueled historic inflation and rising costs that have reduced Americans’ living standards. Trump’s energy actions will work to reverse these runaway costs and restore American prosperity.”