White House Launches Investigation into National Security Risks of Imported Critical Minerals Amid Tariff Dispute with China

Published: Apr 16, 2025 14:33

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The White House: China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions. Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order launching an investigation into the national security risks posed by U.S. reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products. Trump recognizes that an overreliance on foreign critical minerals and their derivative products could jeopardize U.S. defense capabilities, infrastructure development, and technological innovation.

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