Trump Invokes Defense Act for Phosphorus, Herbicide Supplies
February 19, 2026·6 days ago·via TribLIVE.com

President Trump signs an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to secure domestic supplies of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, vital for military readiness, agriculture, semiconductors, and batteries. With only one U.S. producer each and demand outstripping output, Trump delegates authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize contracts, allocate resources, and protect these producers from collapse.
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