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Wirth traces the evolution from the U.S. dependence on foreign oil—once the third-largest global producer—to a position now where domestic production surpasses that of Saudi Arabia and Russia combined. Today, the U.S. is a net energy exporter, gaining control over its supply chains and reducing reliance on politically unstable regions. This transformation has profound geopolitical implications, shifting the energy equation and enabling the U.S. to support allies and influence global markets.