Energy & Environment — Trump launches natsec probe into wind imports

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Wind turbines, components come under scrutiny The Trump administration has launched a national security probe into imports of wind turbines and their components — a move that could ultimately lead to higher tariffs for wind energy.  © AP Photo/Wayne Parry The probe, which marks the latest salvo in the administration's efforts to stymie wind energy, was announced in a Federal Register notice Thursday.   "On August 13, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of wind turbines and their parts and components," the notice says.    It does not explicitly lay out the reasons for or evidence behind the probe, and the Bureau of Industry and Security did not immediately respond to questions from The Hill.   But the administration requested information from the public on topics including the role of foreign supply chains, the impact of foreign government subsidies and predatory trade practices and whether there's any ability to weaponize foreign-built wind turbines and their parts.    It comes after the administration earlier this week increased steel and aluminum tariffs for hundreds of products, including wind turbines.   Read more at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin  — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: White House unveils details for EU trade deal The White House unveiled details for its trade deal with the European Union (EU) on Thursday.  Full Story Navarro expects no extension for 50 percent tariffs on India for buying Russian oil White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Thursday that he doesn't expect President Trump to extend the timeline on doubling tariffs on India as a penalty for buying Russian oil beyond next week.  Full Story Montana Republicans call for 50 percent tariff on Russian palladium imports The Montana congressional delegation is urging President Trump to introduce a 50 percent tariff on Russian palladium imports, after a multinational mining group with a presence in the state submitted a similar request earlier this month.   Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Feds Failed To Conduct Environmental Review Of 'Alligator Alcatraz', Internal Documents Show (Public Domain) FEMA Now Requires Disaster Victims to Have an Email Address (WIRED) Mikie Sherrill vows to freeze N.J. energy prices amid alarming rate hikes (NJ Advance Media) What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Supreme Court allows Trump to gut DEI-linked NIH grants The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling Thursday, enabled the Trump administration to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants linked to diversity initiatives. Read more Cracker Barrel redesign faces backlash, causes political frenzy Cracker Barrel, the “old country store” eatery that has been a staple of interstate detour dining since its growth in the 1990s, is facing backlash and becoming a point of partisan conflict as the chain tries to meet modern times. Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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