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Carbon Removal Policy in Trump’s Second Term: What to Expect

What does Trump’s second term mean for U.S. carbon removal policy? With bipartisan support, strong economic benefits, and growing momentum at the state level, the U.S. carbon removal industry is well-positioned to lead—even as federal policies face potential shifts under the new administration. In this blog, Carbonfuture’s Senior Policy Advisor Sebastian Manhart, explores why bipartisan-backed policies like 45Q tax credits and DAC hubs are likely to endure, how eased permitting rules could fast-track carbon removal project implementation, and how appointments to key departments like DOE, USDA, and EPA could affect CDR moving forward.

January 13, 2025