The United States is investing in domestic production of nuclear reactor fuel, with companies like X-energy making enriched uranium fuel at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. President Trump aims to quadruple nuclear power production in the next 25 years, leading to the development of advanced nuclear reactors by 2030. X-energy is building a new fuel fabrication facility in Oak Ridge, with plans to produce metric tons of fuel for advanced reactors. The company's innovative TRISO fuel technology is seen as a game-changer in the nuclear energy industry, with potential for significant growth in the coming years.