Renewable energy industries are vital for America in the 21st century. The US must have a diversity of energy sources including solar power, wind power, hydroelectric, and fossil fuel. We must have the capability to manufacture the vital equipment and supplies in each sector because a healthy energy sector is essential for national and economic security.
For much of the 20th century, the US was dependent on oil supplies from foreign nations, at great cost to our economy, our national security, our foreign policies, and our pocketbook. We must ensure we are never again in that position. We can do that by creating the conditions so that the two most important growth sectors in energy, solar power and wind power, are produced here with equipment and technology developed and located here in America.
The United States is facing a new form of strategic dependence: Chinese-linked firms are reentering critical American industries through influence and control rather than visible ownership.
The affordability crisis is primarily a result of price increases in five major sectors of consumer spending: housing, food, health care, child care, and energy. In none of those sectors are tariffs a significant factor.
The Netherlands is the latest example of a country succumbing to China’s leadership position in critical supply chains.
The latest Section 232 announcements expand the list of ongoing investigations into imported goods that could be exposed to higher tariffs.
Data centers powering AI need copper wiring and transformers. EVs use nearly four times more copper than gas-powered cars. Wind turbines, solar farms and the modern electric grid all depend on it. As such, copper is a building block of tomorrow’s economy and the backbone of America’s national security.
Findings Indicate that Copper Products Remain Essential to U.S. Economy and National Security as Trump Administration Seeks to Protect and Enhance Industry
