Trump orders critical minerals probe that may bring new tariffs
President Trump ordered a Commerce Department investigation in April 2025 that could lead to tariffs on critical minerals, rare-earth metals and related products, aiming to reduce U.S. reliance on imports from China.
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3 viewpointsTrump Weighs Tariffs As Tool To Break China’s Stranglehold On ‘Critical Minerals’