(5MinNewsBreak.com) – President Donald Trump is redoubling his efforts to propel American independence forward by signing an executive order to boost domestic production of critical minerals.
His new order invokes wartime powers to free America from Chinese control over resources essential for the defense and technology sectors.
This America First move signals the president’s determination to end dangerous foreign dependencies threatening national security.
President Trump used emergency powers under the Defense Production Act to speed up the mining and processing of critical minerals on American soil.
The executive order specifically targets uranium, copper, potash, gold, and potentially coal, resources currently controlled largely by foreign nations, particularly Communist China.
The United States is currently dependent on foreign sources for at least 15 critical minerals, with a staggering 70% of rare earth imports coming from China.
These minerals are essential components in advanced defense systems, batteries for electric vehicles, and countless other technologies vital to American prosperity and security.
President Trump’s executive order cuts through the regulatory red tape that has strangled American mining for decades.
It directs the Interior Department to prioritize mineral production on federal lands.
It also speeds up permitting for mining and processing projects that environmental extremists and bureaucratic delays have blocked.
“Our national and economic security are now acutely threatened by our reliance upon hostile foreign powers’ mineral production,” the order reads.
The action comes as China has been weaponizing its control of critical mineral supplies.
The communist regime has implemented export controls on strategic materials such as germanium, gallium, and antimony.
These minerals are critical to America’s technological and defense capabilities, and their restriction by foreign powers represents a direct threat to national security.
Under the executive order, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will partner with the Department of Defense to finance new mineral production projects.
This strategic investment ensures America can rebuild crucial domestic supply chains that were abandoned under globalist policies.
“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 executive order declares.
The president is also pursuing international agreements to secure access to critical minerals in locations like Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Congo, diversifying supply chains away from Chinese control.
Additionally, the administration has expressed interest in Greenland’s abundant rare earth resources.
President Trump characterized the executive order as a “historic action to dramatically expand production” of these essential resources on American soil.
The order creates a framework for private and public investment in domestic mineral production, ensuring American workers and companies benefit from this strategic shift.
The National Energy Dominance Council will oversee the implementation of this order by determining which additional minerals qualify for expedited development under the broad mandate.
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