The White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has made a presidential determination under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act, authorizing actions to expand domestic oil production, refining, and logistics capabilities. The President determined that domestic oil production, refining, and logistics capabilities are essential to U.S. defense readiness, but the industry is unable to provide the necessary capacity in a timely manner due to limited financing, approval bottlenecks, and supply chain constraints. This move aligns with Executive Order 14156, issued on January 20, 2025, which declared a national energy emergency and aims to prevent shortages of industrial resources or critical technology items in response to threats to national economic, security, and foreign policy.