US to Build $12 Billion Critical Mineral Stockpile, Reducing Reliance on China

Story Thread|Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Strategy

Araverus Team|Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM

US to Build $12 Billion Critical Mineral Stockpile, Reducing Reliance on China

Araverus Team

Feb 2, 2026 · 11:08 PM

China · Critical Minerals · Supply Chain · Trump Administration

China Critical Minerals Supply Chain Trump Administration

The Trump administration is launching a $12 billion strategic stockpile of critical minerals to counteract Chinese market manipulation, with funding from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and private sources.

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