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Trump's Push to Secure U.S. Mineral Supply Chain

11/18/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump directs efforts to diversify the United States' critical minerals supply chain away from China.
Recent executive orders aim to boost extraction from federal lands and support the Ambler Road Project in Alaska.
The United States has formed a $1.8 billion consortium to enhance rare earth magnet production.
Experts warn vulnerabilities persist due to long mineral lead times, and public-private partnerships and tax incentives are suggested.

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U.S. President Donald Trump directs efforts to diversify the United States' critical minerals supply chain away from China.
Recent executive orders aim to boost extraction from federal lands and support the Ambler Road Project in Alaska.
The United States has formed a $1.8 billion consortium to enhance rare earth magnet production.
Experts warn vulnerabilities persist due to long mineral lead times, and public-private partnerships and tax incentives are suggested.