Trump signs orders to boost domestic energy production via Defense Production Act

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President Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act to accelerate domestic production of oil products, natural gas, and coal, as well as the deployment of large-scale energy and grid-related infrastructure.

The president signed five presidential determinations invoking the 1950 law on Monday afternoon, as the administration faces increasing pressure from rising oil and gas prices brought about by the war in Iran.

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