When energy sovereignty is secure, the U.S. drives the global dialogue on energy policies, technology advancements, and pricing structures. It sets the pace rather than chasing after others …
U.S. energy sovereignty is more than a concept; it’s a safeguard, an anchor in the volatile waters of global energy markets. Imagine a ship navigating a stormy sea. Energy sovereignty is the ballast that keeps the vessel—America—steady, ensuring it can chart its own course without being pushed off track by foreign winds or geopolitical waves.
At its core, energy sovereignty is about complete control. It means that the energy fueling our cities, industries, and defense systems—whether derived from fossil fuels, nuclear power, or renewable sources—is all generated, processed, and managed within U.S. borders. There’s no reliance on foreign oil fields, no dependency on overseas supply chains for natural gas, no vulnerability to external manipulation. Think of it as owning the entire food supply for a prolonged voyage—you aren’t at the mercy of other ships to stock your pantry mid-journey.
But it’s not just about self-sufficiency. Energy sovereignty is regulatory freedom, infrastructure control, and strategic reserves. It’s the ability to make decisions without answering to external authorities or compromising national interests. Global oil price surges? They won’t dictate our domestic markets. A foreign entity threatens to withhold rare resources? Our energy economy remains untouched. It’s like owning a well-stocked safe room in a house—not only are you prepared, but no one can dictate how you use it or when.
Why does this matter so much? Picture a scenario where the national power grid operates as a tightly controlled fortress. Without energy sovereignty, that fortress might rely on foreign-imported materials to operate—or worse, be built on foreign tech susceptible to cyberattacks. By securing our energy grid under U.S. authority, we fortify the walls, keeping external threats like cyber sabotage and supply chain disruptions out. The alternative—relying on global suppliers—would be akin to using borrowed locks on your safe room door.
It is an undeniable reality that the United States Department of Commerce has already made clear—our energy infrastructure remains vulnerable to foreign influence. The admission that Canada has the ability to disrupt our power supply is not just a passing remark; it is a sobering acknowledgment of a structural weakness that should command our full attention.
Was this a direct threat? Not explicitly. But the very fact that such leverage exists should alarm every American policymaker, business leader, and citizen. Energy is the foundation upon which national security, economic stability, and technological progress rest. To concede that a neighboring nation wields the power to “flick off” our electricity at will should not just raise concerns—it should ignite an urgent national response.
The implications of this statement extend far beyond mere rhetoric. Control over energy is control over sovereignty itself. The ability of another nation to interfere in our grid—even hypothetically—means that our critical infrastructure is not as independent as it should be. This is not a matter of diplomatic cooperation or economic convenience; it is a matter of national survival. In an era where cyber warfare, resource manipulation, and geopolitical brinkmanship define global strategy, the notion that any external entity—ally or otherwise—can exert such influence over our power supply is wholly unacceptable. The time for complacency is over. The United States must assert total energy sovereignty, and ensure that no foreign entity ever has the means to dictate the terms of our energy security.
China’s Silent Siege: How Canadian Energy Buyouts Threaten U.S. Sovereignty and Demand Decisive Action
China’s deep financial entrenchment in Canada’s energy sector is a glaring vulnerability that extends beyond the borders of our northern neighbor—it is an unambiguous pathway for foreign influence into the heart of North America’s critical infrastructure. While Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) such as Sinopec and CNOOC may not directly control Canada’s electrical grid, their acquisition of strategic energy-producing assets—from Alberta’s oil sands to offshore drilling in the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico—ensures that China has long-term leverage over energy exports, refining, and production in a way that directly impacts the United States.
The 2010 Sinopec acquisition of a 9% stake in Syncrude and the 2013 CNOOC $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen were not merely commercial transactions; they were footholds in the energy supply chain of a G7 nation, allowing Beijing to dictate the flow of resources that fuel industrial production, transportation, and even power generation across North America. The U.S.-Canada energy relationship, once a pillar of stability, is now compromised by these foreign buyouts, and the consequences cannot be ignored. This is not an abstract threat, nor is it without historical precedent.
The Suez Crisis of 1956 illustrated how a foreign power’s control over a strategic energy chokepoint could bring industrialized nations to their knees, and the 1973 Oil Embargo proved that dependence on external energy sources can be weaponized against national interests. The same principles apply today: as long as a foreign adversary wields economic influence over energy production within our hemisphere, the United States remains exposed to geopolitical coercion and economic blackmail. That exposure is amplified by the Eastern Interconnection, which binds America’s power grid to Canada, effectively creating an avenue through which any disruption to Canadian energy infrastructure—whether political, financial, or cyber in nature—could reverberate throughout the U.S. economy. It is precisely this unchecked vulnerability that demands the immediate dissolution of the Eastern Interconnection and a full reassertion of American energy sovereignty under the exclusive control of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Foreign-Funded Energy: How China’s Deepening Grip on North American Infrastructure Undermines U.S. Sovereignty
Chinese investment in North America’s energy sector has been extensive, spanning both traditional and renewable energy sources, with a strategic focus on establishing long-term footholds in critical infrastructure. In the U.S., the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has inadvertently facilitated the expansion of Chinese-owned solar manufacturing, allowing leading firms to set up domestic production under the guise of job creation and energy development. Illuminate USA, a partnership between China’s Longi and U.S.-based Invenergy, launched solar panel production in Ohio in early 2024, aiming for full operational capacity by the end of the year. Trina Solar, a well-established Chinese solar giant, funneled $200 million into a Texas plant, slated to begin production in 2024, while JA Solar committed $60 million to an Arizona facility, expected to generate over 600 jobs upon its opening the same year. Meanwhile, Jinko Solar has quietly expanded operations in Florida, tripling the capacity of its existing plant and aiming to employ another 600 workers, while Runergy is constructing a solar module plant in Alabama, set to create 800 jobs and commence shipments in 2024. In the Carolinas, Boviet Solar has invested $294 million into solar cell and module factories in North Carolina, projected to be operational in early 2025, and Hounen Solar has dedicated $33 million to a new factory in South Carolina, with an expected 200 jobs to follow. These projects have been marketed as bolstering U.S. clean energy independence, yet they serve as a striking reminder of how foreign-controlled enterprises have entrenched themselves within America’s green energy supply chain, leveraging federal incentives to expand their influence.
Beyond renewables, Chinese financial leverage in North American petrochemical markets remains equally profound. In 2017, the Nanshan Group of China secured a staggering $26 billion, 20-year trade agreement to procure liquid ethane from the American Ethane Company, intended for power generation in China. While such deals have injected capital into U.S. energy markets, they also underscore the reality that Chinese entities continue to extract and reroute vital American energy resources to serve Beijing’s strategic energy security rather than that of the U.S. or its allies. Regulatory scrutiny has, at times, curbed China’s ambitions, such as in 2005 when CNOOC’s attempted $18.5 billion takeover of California-based Unocal was thwarted due to national security concerns. However, such resistance has been inconsistent at best. In Canada, government reviews have selectively restricted Chinese investments in critical energy sectors, yet the outright acquisition of key oil sands operations by Chinese state-owned enterprises has raised questions about the extent of Beijing’s grip on Canadian resources. While these investments have undeniably shaped the energy landscape of North America, they have also introduced a complex web of foreign dependencies, national security implications, and policy dilemmas that demand urgent reassessment if the U.S. is to truly achieve energy sovereignty.
To Recap:
Chinese-Owned Solar Factories in the U.S.: Several leading Chinese solar panel manufacturers have established factories in the United States, driven by incentives from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. Notable examples include:
- Illuminate USA: A joint venture between China’s Longi and U.S.-based Invenergy, Illuminate USA began producing solar panels at a plant in Ohio in February 2024, aiming for full capacity by the end of the year.
- Trina Solar: Invested $200 million in a solar module plant in Texas, expected to start production in 2024.
- JA Solar: Invested $60 million in a solar panel plant in Arizona, anticipated to create over 600 jobs upon its 2024 opening.
- Jinko Solar: Expanded its Florida plant to triple its capacity, with plans to employ 600 people.
- Runergy: Building a solar module plant in Alabama, expected to create 800 jobs and begin shipping products in 2024.
- Boviet Solar: Investing $294 million in solar cell and module factories in North Carolina, projected to start production in early 2025.
- Hounen Solar: Investing $33 million in a factory in South Carolina, expected to create 200 jobs.
Yet, as this danger escalates, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce remains complacent, if not outright complicit, in facilitating economic entanglements that serve corporate profits over national security. It is no longer acceptable to tolerate an institution whose leadership has prioritized foreign capital over American resilience, whose advocacy for “free trade” has translated into unfettered access for Beijing into strategic sectors, and whose failure to act has enabled this growing infiltration. The leadership of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated a fundamental failure in duty, and it is time for a decisive overhaul—starting with the immediate removal of those who have allowed America’s economic and energy security to be compromised. This is not a matter of economic theory or political debate—it is a matter of survival, and the time for action is now.
And yet, while this quiet subversion unfolds, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce remains complicit, prioritizing profit over patriotism. Rather than defending American industry and infrastructure, it has embraced a transactional worldview where economic gains outweigh national security. This is unacceptable. We cannot allow an institution that is supposed to champion American enterprise to instead act as a facilitator for foreign entanglements that endanger the nation. The leadership of the Chamber has failed its most fundamental duty—to put America first. It is time for a full reset, beginning with the immediate dismissal of its leadership and the implementation of policies that remove foreign influence from our energy sector once and for all. The dissolution of the Eastern Interconnection is not just a policy recommendation—it is an imperative. To continue with the status quo is to leave America exposed to manipulation, coercion, and potential catastrophe. The time for action is now.
The infiltration of America’s critical infrastructure by Chinese interests is not a hypothetical risk—it is an ongoing reality, facilitated in part by Canada’s willingness to serve as a backdoor for Beijing’s strategic ambitions. For years, Chinese state-owned enterprises have systematically acquired stakes in Canadian energy companies, gaining indirect but tangible access to North America’s power grid. These investments are not mere business transactions; they are deliberate footholds in the very systems that sustain our economy, military, and daily life. The Eastern Interconnection, which ties the U.S. power grid to Canada, now stands as a glaring vulnerability—one that has been exploited to embed foreign influence deep within our national infrastructure. This is not just an economic issue, but a direct threat to American sovereignty.
Domestically controlled energy doesn’t just boost resilience; it fosters economic dynamism. When we produce energy locally, jobs in sectors like manufacturing, renewable tech, and mining surge. Think back to the Industrial Revolution—control over raw materials created economic empires. The same principle applies today. By eliminating the need for significant energy imports, trade deficits shrink, empowering America to reinvest in its own economy. It’s like growing and sustaining your crops rather than perpetually purchasing someone else’s harvest.
The stakes extend to national security and geopolitical influence. An independent energy grid ensures that military operations or essential infrastructure never halt due to foreign coercion. Think of it like owning the keys to your vehicle during a critical trip—without them, you’re stranded, dependent on others for a ride. When energy sovereignty is secure, the U.S. drives the global dialogue on energy policies, technology advancements, and pricing structures. It sets the pace rather than chasing after others in a desperate sprint to remain competitive.
Consider this scenario: during a global crisis, energy sovereignty functions like a personal generator—you’re the only house with the lights on while others scramble to borrow candles. True sovereignty ensures that America remains a beacon of independence, productivity, and adaptation, ready to face any challenge. Without it, the ship risks capsizing in the geopolitical storm.
The time for half-measures and bureaucratic complacency is over. The reality is clear: America’s energy grid, economy, and national security are under direct threat from foreign influence, facilitated through the unchecked economic entanglements of Canada and the corporate-driven negligence of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. When a foreign power—especially one as adversarial as China—can infiltrate our critical energy infrastructure through backdoor acquisitions and regulatory loopholes, it is not just a policy failure, it is a national emergency. The comment made at the U.S. Department of Commerce was not an idle remark; it was a harsh reminder that sovereignty is meaningless without control over the very lifeblood of our economy—energy. This is why we must dissolve the Eastern Interconnection, dismantle NGO and corporate obstruction, and restore absolute control of our power grid to the U.S. Department of Energy.
But energy infiltration is only one component of a much larger assault on America’s critical infrastructure. China’s grip extends far beyond the power grid—their technological and cyber intrusions pose an even greater threat, embedding themselves within our communications networks, supply chains, and government systems, enabling espionage and economic coercion at an unprecedented scale. Even more alarming is the massive real estate footprint China has quietly amassed within our borders, particularly in strategic states like North Dakota, where foreign-controlled LLCs have spent decades acquiring land near key military installations, including sites housing intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and nuclear defense systems. This is not coincidence—it is strategy. The systematic acquisition of American assets, from energy infrastructure to cybersecurity vulnerabilities to strategic land ownership, represents a deliberate and multi-pronged effort to weaken U.S. sovereignty from within.
The White House, Congress, and every state government must recognize this for what it is—a defining moment for the future of American independence. Either we reclaim our energy, land, and technology from foreign manipulation, or we sleepwalk into a reality where our infrastructure is no longer ours to control. There is no middle ground. There is no compromise. The choice is sovereignty or subjugation. Let history remember that when faced with this moment, America chose power—not just electrical, but political, economic, and national power, free from foreign hands.
Severing the Eastern Interconnection is not only technically possible but increasingly necessary if the United States is to reclaim full energy sovereignty and eliminate the vulnerabilities embedded in our cross-border agreements. While the transition would be disruptive, the alternative—remaining dependent on foreign energy sources—poses a far greater long-term risk to national security and economic stability. Currently, the U.S. is deeply entangled in energy agreements with Canada and Mexico, which dictate the flow of power across borders under trade frameworks like NAFTA’s successor, the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement). These agreements, while designed to facilitate economic cooperation, tie the U.S. energy grid to foreign entities that do not necessarily share our national interests. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which operates under a framework that includes both U.S. and Canadian oversight, effectively allows a foreign-adjacent regulatory body to influence the operational integrity of America’s power supply. The U.S. must recognize that sovereignty over its energy infrastructure is as critical as sovereignty over its borders, its economy, and its military, and the ability to unilaterally control energy production, transmission, and security is not a luxury—it is a necessity.
The current grid dependency on Canada, particularly through massive hydropower imports from Quebec and Manitoba, leaves the U.S. vulnerable to external disruptions, whether intentional or circumstantial. If Canada ever decided to leverage its energy supply as a geopolitical tool, the consequences would be immediate and severe, with widespread power shortages and economic chaos across multiple states. Moreover, the Eastern Interconnection was designed for real-time power balancing, meaning that any disruption in the flow of electricity from Canada could trigger cascading blackouts, much like the 2003 Northeast Blackout, which left over 50 million people in the dark. This risk is compounded by the fact that many U.S. states are not energy self-sufficient, making them reliant on this fragile and foreign-dependent infrastructure. To sever these ties would indeed require massive investments in domestic energy production, including accelerated expansion of nuclear, solar, and wind energy, as well as the construction of U.S.-only transmission infrastructure to strengthen interregional grid resilience. However, the cost of these investments pales in comparison to the long-term consequences of remaining entangled in agreements that put U.S. energy security in foreign hands.
Ultimately, energy sovereignty is not just about economics—it is about national survival. The United States cannot afford to be at the mercy of another nation when it comes to its power supply. The USMCA and NERC agreements, while marketed as economic conveniences, are in reality strategic liabilities that must be dismantled in favor of a fully independent, U.S.-controlled energy system. A nation that does not control its own power grid does not control its own future. America’s ability to project strength—militarily, economically, and politically—depends on its ability to produce, regulate, and distribute its own energy without foreign interference. The transition away from the Eastern Interconnection is not a question of “if” but “when”, and every moment that passes without decisive action leaves the U.S. exposed to energy blackmail, foreign influence, and grid vulnerabilities that could cripple the nation in a time of crisis. The cost of inaction is far too great, and the time to reclaim full energy sovereignty is now.
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