Trump Restricts Critical Mineral Scrap Exports
July 31, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via mb.ntd.com

The Trump administration has issued orders restricting the export of critical mineral scrap, a move designed to protect American manufacturing and supply chain independence. This policy reflects a clear America First strategy - keeping valuable domestic resources in the US rather than allowing them to flow overseas. Critical minerals are essential for everything from defense systems to renewable energy infrastructure, making domestic control of these materials a national security imperative. Read more about this...