Bangladesh, May 24 -- In a bold policy shift aimed at revitalizing Americas nuclear energy sector, President Donald Trump signed a set of executive orders on May 23 to restructure the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), expedite the licensing process for nuclear reactors, and boost domestic uranium production. The orders mark a dramatic reassertion of federal leadership over a strategic energy sector that has long struggled with regulatory stagnation and global competition.

Trumps actions represent the most sweeping nuclear reform measures in decades, aiming to both modernize aging nuclear policy and accelerate the deployment of advanced reactor technologies, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and other next-generation designs. The...