The Evolving Federal State of Energy Under Trump 2.0

What happens when the Trump wrecking ball swings into the bureaucratic web of everything that touches oil and gas?

March 3, 2025

Trump Says Canada, Mexico Tariffs will Go Forward

Crude and natural gas from Canada face a 10% tariff, all other goods coming into the U.S. from its north and south neighbors will face a 25% fine.

February 24, 2025

Report: US Tariffs Could Lead to Higher Onshore Wind Costs

Trump’s move to impose tariffs on allies and political adversaries alike comes in an effort to protect U.S. national security interest and leverage America’s economic position.

February 11, 2025

New US Solar Tariffs on Southeast Asia to Raise Prices, Cut Profit Margins

A new round of U.S. solar panel import tariffs on Southeast Asian producers is expected to raise consumer prices and cut into producer profit margins. 

December 2, 2024

Trump Tariff Threat Raises Consternation Among Oil Lobbying Groups

Late Nov. 25, President-elect Donald Trump said one of his first executive orders would be to enact a 25% tariff on “all products” originating from Canada and Mexico, a move that could escalate refined products prices.

November 26, 2024

What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (Nov. 11, 2024)

The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency could have both positive and negative impacts on the oil market.

November 12, 2024

US Hits China with Huge Tariff Hikes on Solar Cells, EVs, Batteries

The directive quadruples the tariff rate on electric vehicles from 25% to 100%, and the tariff rate for solar cells doubles to 50%.

May 14, 2024

Solar Sector Awaits Feds’ Next Move on Tariffs

A group of solar manufacturers want the U.S. to impose tariffs to ensure panels and modules imported from four Southeast Asian countries are priced at fair market value.

April 25, 2024

FERC: Closure of LNG Import Plant Threatens New England’s Grid

Despite record U.S. natural gas production, parts of the U.S., including New England, face difficulties finding adequate supplies for power generation.

January 10, 2024

Energy Transfer Keeps Focus on Lake Charles LNG Despite Setbacks

Lake Charles LNG is facing regulatory hurdles with the Department of Energy, Energy Transfer executives said during second-quarter earnings call.

August 7, 2023