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Trump's Billion-Dollar Investment Proposition: Fast-Tracked Approvals Loom

President-elect Trump promises expedited regulatory approvals for $1 billion investments, aiming to attract foreign investment amid environmental law scrutiny.

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Updated: Dec 10th, 2024, 7:16 PM ET

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced that any individual or company investing at least $1 billion in the U.S. will receive expedited approvals for projects, including environmental permits. This strategy aims to attract foreign capital while facing scrutiny over its implications for existing environmental laws, specifically the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Experts express skepticism about the feasibility of fast-tracking such approvals due to statutory requirements. Concurrently, Trump's administration plans to roll back certain environmental regulations set by the previous administration.

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