North Carolina is seeing increased interest in expansions from defense companies under the Trump administration, compared to the previous administration. Federal policies can influence job expansion, particularly in clean energy and semiconductor firms. The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina has seen an increase in activity from defense-related companies and energy companies since the administration began. This is due to the increased demand from militaries due to global conflicts. One of these policy changes has already brought jobs to North Carolina. The state hopes to stand out due to its large military presence, with over 100,000 service members stationed in North Carolina and its new institute at N.C. State receiving funding from the War Department.