Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:03 AM
President Trump signed an executive order to assess foreign weapons sales based on their impact on U.S. production capacity and to prioritize allies that invest in their own defense, aligning with U.S. national security priorities.
The president’s move comes after Beijing used its dominance over the minerals supply chain to squeeze U.S. industries.
Major weapons makers are defending dividends as the Pentagon pressures them to invest more in factories.
President Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on Iran to make a deal over its nuclear program.
The review stems from a presidential executive order calling for a ban on stock buybacks and limits to executive compensation.
