Defense Business Brief: Handshake deals > plane orders?; Inside the aerospace supply chain, plus thoughts on that critical minerals EO
The measure gives the Commerce secretary authority to curb exports of industrial waste and reclaimed materials as the U.S. seeks to reduce dependence on China.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to restrict exports of industrial waste and retain critical minerals and rare elements contained in those products.
- The administration aims to reduce dependence on China, which supplies 70 percent of U.S. rare earth imports and serves as a major source of 14 critical minerals essential for defense and technology.
- According to a Basel Action Network report, the United States exports almost 33,000 metric tons of e-waste monthly, containing materials the White House says can be "reclaimed and recycled" for domestic use.
- Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick now holds authority to restrict exports of electronic waste, with new supply chain mapping and export regulations scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
- The Government Accountability Office reports that expanding domestic battery recycling infrastructure could reduce mineral import dependence within three years, complementing broader efforts to identify production sites for national defense.
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India’s Critical Mineral Push: Partners with 11 countries including Australia & US to build secure global value chain
New Delhi: India has expanded its diplomatic and strategic footprint, entering into critical mineral partnerships with countries like Australia, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Peru, Japan, Zambia, Mozambique, Mongolia, and the United States. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita informed the Rajya Sabha, in a written reply, on July 30, Thursday, about how India is forging global alliances and domestic recycling to secure…
The US is dependent on China for important raw materials. According to a report, the government wants to take action against it: In future, it should at least be able to prevent critical minerals from leaving the country in electric scrap.
Donald Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials say
President Trump signed an order to block old electronic waste exports. This aims to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery efforts. The move seeks to counter China's dominance in vital material supply chains. Recapturing minerals already in the US offers a faster solution. This action supports national security and defense industry needs.
Trump Uses Defense Production Act to Restrict Export of Critical Mineral Scrap
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on July 30 to implement export restrictions on recoverable critical minerals. The presidential memorandum gave Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick authority to restrict the export of old batteries and other electronic waste containing critical minerals and materials. The July 30 directive came after Trump recently directed the Department of War to restrict waivers in 2027 for defense con…
Trump signs decree restricting exports to preserve critical mineralsUS President Donald Trump has signed a decree allowing restrictions on exports of industrial waste to preserve critical minerals. The decision is aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains and reducing dependence on China.
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