Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping package of measures aimed at expanding the coal industry, pledging federal support for coal plants, coal mines and export infrastructure while arguing that coal remains essential to America’s energy security and economic competitiveness.Speaking at the White House, Trump described the initiative as a major step towards lowering energy costs and strengthening the nation’s electricity grid.“Today, we’re taking historic …
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Washington, May 31 (IANS) As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence next month, the Trump administration is facing a series of political and legal challenges, from questions over anniversary celebrations in Washington to growing controversy surrounding immigration detention policies and key Senate races ahead of the midterm elections. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the administration’s Freedom 250 in…
Washington, May 27 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Venezuela as an emerging strategic partner of the United States, saying the South American nation was rapidly becoming a major energy supplier to America after years of strained relations and sanctions. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said Venezuela’s oil industry was now being “professionalised for the first time ever” and claimed the country’s revenues were being protected from corruptio…
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Energy Secretary Doug Burgum welcomed the US–India trade deal, citing benefits for farmers, energy producers and the broader US economy.Rollins said the agreement would expand US farm exports to India’s large and growing market. “New US-India deal will export more American farm products to India’s massive market, lifting prices, and pumping cash into rural America,” she said.She noted that in 2024 the US agricultural …
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced the creation of what he called the “US Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve,” describing it as the first-ever civilian stockpile of critical minerals designed to protect American industry during supply shocks.“We’re announcing the creation of the US Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, the first ever stockpile of critical minerals that you’ve been hearing so much about,” Trump said on Monday during a signing event attended by Ca…
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order clearing the way for a major IndyCar road race in the nation’s capital this August, framing the event as a centerpiece of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.Trump announced that the three-day event will run from August 21 to 23 and will feature IndyCar racing on streets near the National Mall. He told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House that the race would celebrate “greatne…