The U.S. aims to boost lithium production to reduce reliance on China, with plans to expand mining and develop new extraction technologies. The Department of Energy has taken stakes in Lithium Americas Corp. and other companies to support domestic lithium supply. Current U.S. lithium production is around 5,000 tons per year, with plans for significant increases in the coming years.
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