Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Waiver Expiration
The initial 30-day window for the shipping rule relaxation is set to conclude.
Public Announcement
The administration and TotalEnergies confirm the cancellation of the projects.
Settlement Reached
Reports emerge of a $1 billion deal to buy out TotalEnergies' U.S. wind interests.
Expected Implementation
Foreign-flagged tankers are expected to begin domestic routes under the emergency order.
Waiver Announced
The Trump administration signals a 30-day suspension of the act for energy transport.
Policy Shift
The Trump administration takes office with a stated goal of halting offshore wind development.
Lease Acquisition
TotalEnergies wins major offshore wind leases in the New York Bight auction.
Jones Act Passed
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is signed into law to protect the U.S. shipping industry.
The Trump administration has finalized a $1 billion settlement with French energy giant TotalEnergies to cancel its U.S. offshore wind leases. This unprecedented move signals a total reversal of federal support for the offshore wind industry, prioritizing the dismantling of the renewable energy pipeline.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has formalized a sweeping new directive to streamline mining and energy projects across 193 million acres of National Forest System lands. This regulatory shift aims to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals like lithium and copper while reducing reliance on foreign adversaries.
Vineyard Wind 1, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the United States, has officially commenced power delivery to the New England grid. This milestone arrives as the project faces intensified scrutiny and regulatory threats from the Trump administration, highlighting the growing tension between state-led climate goals and federal energy policy.
The Trump administration is preparing a 30-day waiver of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 to allow foreign-flagged vessels to transport oil and gasoline between U.S. ports. This emergency measure aims to alleviate logistical bottlenecks and lower spiraling domestic energy prices by increasing shipping capacity.
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