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What even is a national energy emergency?
Jan 22, 2025

What even is a national energy emergency?

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Donald Trump says he plans to declare a national energy emergency — something no other president has done.

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Investors pick up on what tariffs could possibly mean

President Donald Trump has announced that he intends to impose 10% tariffs on imports coming to the U.S. from China. But there’s a sense — among investors this morning, at least — that Trump’s promised import taxes won’t happen all at once. Let’s discuss with Susan Schmidt, portfolio manager at Exchange Capital Resources.

Trump administration turns to farming — computer data farming

A group of tech companies has announced plans to spend big on computer farms to power artificial intelligence. The price tag comes to $500 billion over four yeas, according to President Donald Trump, who announced the venture called Stargate.

Trump plans to declare a national energy emergency. Here's what happens next.

Jan 22, 2025
An energy emergency declaration might be unprecedented, but the end goals are not.
Donald Trump says he plans to declare a national energy emergency — something no other president has done.
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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC