Trump orders tightening of defense supply chain waiver rules
Executive order targets dependence on Beijing-linked supply chains for critical minerals starting January 2027.
Yena Kwon
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order tightening defense supply chain waiver rules, according to reports. The directive targets reducing dependence on China for defense-related critical minerals, though some sources do not explicitly mention China.
The executive order also directs military contractors to shift away from Beijing-linked supply chains beginning in January 2027.
The United States must secure its supply chains against physical, cyber, and economic subversion.
A senior official stated the move comes "in an era of renewed great power competition," emphasizing the need to secure supply chains against threats.
China dominates global rare earth production.
Rare earths are critical for high-tech products from electric vehicles to missile guidance systems.
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