National secur it y

NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY

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Advance Our Energy Security

The United States is now the world leader in oil and gas production. America’s energy revival is not only 

good for growth, it offers new buffers against the coercive use of energy by some and new opportuni-

ties for helping others transition to low-carbon economies. American oil production has increased 

dramatically, impacting global markets. Imports have decreased substantially, reducing the funds we 

send overseas. Consumption has declined, reducing our vulnerability to global supply disruption and 

price shocks. However, we still have a significant stake in the energy security of our allies in Europe and 

elsewhere. Seismic shifts in supply and demand are underway across the globe. Increasing global access 

to reliable and affordable energy is one of the most powerful ways to support social and economic 

development and to help build new markets for U.S. technology and investment.

The challenges faced by Ukrainian and European dependence on Russian energy supplies puts a spot-

light on the need for an expanded view of energy security that recognizes the collective needs of the 

United States, our allies, and trading partners as well as the importance of competitive energy markets. 

Therefore, we must promote diversification of energy fuels, sources, and routes, as well as encourage 

indigenous sources of energy supply. Greater energy security and independence within the Americas 

is central to these efforts. We will also stay engaged with global suppliers and our partners to reduce 

the potential for energy-related conflict in places like the Arctic and Asia. Our energy security will be 

further enhanced by living up to commitments made in the Rome Declaration and through our all-of-

the-above energy strategy for a low-carbon world. We will continue to develop American fossil resources 

while becoming a more efficient country that develops cleaner, alternative fuels and vehicles. We are 

demonstrating that America can and will lead the global economy while reducing our emissions.