The Trump administration has initiated a $12 billion strategic stockpile of critical minerals to reduce U.S. reliance on China. This stockpile will focus on rare earth elements, lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite, which are essential for defense systems and advanced manufacturing. The move aims to secure supply amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain uncertainties.
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