Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington, DC, today, February 28th, to discuss a potential agreement regarding U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare earth mineral deposits. News about the potential deal arose earlier this week as President Trump sought financial returns for previous and continued American support of Ukrainian efforts to stave off a Russian invasion. Under […]
STATEMENT: SAFE Congratulatory Statement on the Confirmation of Jamieson Greer as the United States Trade Representative
SAFE congratulates U.S. Trade Representative Greer on his confirmation. His leadership comes at a crucial time as the U.S. works to strengthen energy security, restore trade balance, and maintain its global leadership. SAFE commends U.S. Trade Representative Greer’s commitment to a pragmatic trade policy centered on rebuilding domestic manufacturing and reinforcing supply chains—critical to both […]
STATEMENT: SAFE Congratulatory Statement on the Confirmation of Howard Lutnick as the Secretary of Commerce
SAFE congratulates Secretary Lutnick on his confirmation. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing U.S. energy security, protecting American innovation, and ensuring responsible trade practices that support domestic growth and competitiveness. During his confirmation hearing, Secretary Lutnick emphasized the need to protect U.S. intellectual property and emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence, where he warned […]
PRESS RELEASE: Raw Material Supply & Recycling for National and Economic Security – EIES and SAFE hold Chatham House rules discussion on sidelines of Munich Security Conference
Munich, 17 February 2025 – Resilient critical minerals supply chains are crucial to Europe’s, the United States’, NATO’s and other allied nations’ security. While energy transition and technological needs have dominated the debate, military needs must become a priority. Recent export bans coming out of China have heightened the necessity to address this issue, as […]
STATEMENT: SAFE Congratulatory Statement on the Confirmation of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy
SAFE congratulates Secretary Chris Wright on his confirmation as the next Secretary of Energy. His leadership comes at a pivotal moment as the U.S. works to strengthen energy security, modernize infrastructure, and maintain its leadership in emerging technologies. SAFE commends Secretary Wright’s emphasis on employing a strategic approach that balances the development of domestic mineral […]
