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Trump orders US military to cut China-linked critical mineral supply chains

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to reduce the US military's reliance on China for critical minerals essential for defense systems. The order mandates that US defense contractors identify and mitigate dependencies on Beijing-linked supply chains by January 2027. This move aims to bolster US military dominance by securing supply chains against potential subversion, particularly given China's significant control over global rare earth mining and refining. AI

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Trump orders US military to cut China-linked critical mineral supply chains

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Nayan Seth ·

    Trump order targets China-linked military mineral supply chains

    US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at reducing dependence on China for defence-related critical minerals, directing military contractors to shift away from Beijing-linked supply chains beginning in January 2027. Without naming China, Trump’s execu…

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