The latest measures are in line with others his administration has taken to ease regulation of the energy sector, a major employer and source of growth in Texas, where he made the announcement to trade union operating engineers.
"I will sign two groundbreaking executive orders to continue the revival of the American energy industry and jobs," said Trump, who then officially endorsed the measures.The measures aim to limit delays in obtaining permits to build certain infrastructure including pipelines, and will give the president"sole authority to make the final decision when we get caught up in problems," he told his supporters.
The United States produces 12.2 million barrels of crude oil per day on average, the most in the world, according to figures from the US Energy Information Administration released Wednesday. "I have a better idea. Let's invest in clean energy infrastructure that will create jobs and won't destroy our planet," tweeted Washington state's Governor Jay Inslee, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for president.