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THE CASCADE BLOG
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US-Asia trade and critical minerals deals relevant to AI
US President Donald Trump has completed numerous deals with Asian partners regarding trade, critical minerals and technology. This document summarizes the AI-relevant provisions of each deal*, as well as their potential implications for the US’s AI industry.

Cascade Advisory
Dec 12, 20256 min read


Hot NEPA summer: Permitting reform and the biggest four-letter word of 2025
NEPA is having its moment in the sun–and many policymakers are finding it hasn’t aged well. The permitting review process is cumbersome and many feel it is not meeting the needs of a country that needs more electric transmission, new roads, data center, and general 21st century infrastructure upgrades.

Laura Mahrenbach
Aug 5, 20257 min read
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