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Trump Signs Executive Order to Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain Security 
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at increasing domestic energy production by streamlining regulatory processes. The order, signed on April 9, 2025, seeks to automatically eliminate outdated energy regulations and prevent new ones from becoming long-term barriers to industry growth.
According to the White House, ten federal agencies and subagencies will be required to assign one-year expiration dates to existing energy-related regulations. If not renewed, these rules will automatically expire by September 30, 2026. The executive order is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to promote U.S. energy independence and support innovation by reducing regulatory burdens.
The order also mandates that any future regulations include a five-year expiration date unless they are deemed deregulatory. This means most new energy rules will be temporary unless renewed, creating a more flexible and responsive regulatory environment.
The White House emphasized that the initiative is designed to keep regulations aligned with modern technology and industry needs. “This Order will ensure American energy regulations are continually reviewed and updated to keep up with modern technology and needs,” a White House statement said.
Trump’s latest move is consistent with his administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape the U.S. energy landscape by cutting red tape, encouraging fossil fuel development, and rolling back environmental restrictions introduced in previous administrations.
Energy policy experts say the executive order could significantly impact how quickly energy projects are approved and implemented. Critics, however, warn that shortening regulatory lifespans may lead to oversight gaps and long-term environmental risks.
By implementing expiration timelines, the administration aims to eliminate regulatory stagnation and drive growth in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, further cementing the U.S. as a global energy leader.
