Trump to Expand Critical Mineral Output Using Wartime Powers

I will also take historic action to dramatically expand production of critical minerals and rare earths here in the USA.”

Trump previewed the action in his joint address to Congress earlier this month, saying

By encouraging streamlined and transparent permitting processes, combined with financing support to counter foreign market manipulation, we can finally challenge China’s mineral extortion,

he said in a statement

It is imperative for our national security that the United States take immediate action to facilitate domestic mineral production to the maximum possible extent,

the order states

Ramping up American mining is a national security imperative and President Trump's strong action recognizes that,

said Rich Nolan, head of the National Mining Association trade group