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Trump's Order Aims to Secure Deep-Sea Metals, Reduce China Dependence

4/12/2025

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In a bold move, the Trump administration is set to issue an executive order to stockpile deep-sea metals, striving to lessen America's dependence on China for essential minerals. This initiative comes in response to China's tightening export restrictions, aiming to accelerate deep-sea mining and boost domestic processing, as China currently controls a staggering 90% of the global rare earth market.

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In a bold move, the Trump administration is set to issue an executive order to stockpile deep-sea metals, striving to lessen America's dependence on China for essential minerals. This initiative comes in response to China's tightening export restrictions, aiming to accelerate deep-sea mining and boost domestic processing, as China currently controls a staggering 90% of the global rare earth market.