[U.S. Reduces Energy Dependence on Exports Through the Strait of Hormuz, Promotes Restart of California Oil Pipeline] According to Jinshi News, U.S. Energy Secretary Wright took action on Friday to counter two major 'adversaries' of the Trump administration: oil supply disruptions caused by the Iran war and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Wright issued an order to clear obstacles for a company operating near the California coast to restart an oil pipeline that had been shut down by state officials since 2015. The Department of Energy characterized this move as a way to reduce reliance on oil imports transported through the Strait of Hormuz. In the announcement, the Department of Energy stated: 'Currently, over 60% of the oil used by California refineries comes from overseas, a significant portion of which must be transported through the Strait of Hormuz—posing a serious national security threat.' Wright said in a statement that this move will 'strengthen America's oil supply and restore pipeline systems critical to our national security and defense, ensuring reliable energy for military facilities on the West Coast that are essential for combat readiness.'