Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to support the expansion of the oil industry
Oct 23, 2026 04:56:46
The White House announced that Trump invoked the Defense Production Act, listing oil exploration, production, and other activities as critical defense resources, and authorized the federal government to promote capacity expansion through procurement and funding support. Trump stated that limited financing and supply chain constraints made it difficult for businesses to meet demand, thus exempting certain requirements of the act to accelerate capacity expansion.