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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum arrives before President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing event in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 in Washington. — Interior Secretary Doug Burgum arrives before President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing event in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 in Washington.Photo: AP/SCANPIX

Robert Stewart

North America Energy CorrespondentBaton Rouge

Published 25 July 2025, 18:49Updated 25 July 2025, 18:49

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