Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The U.S. government is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the production of gallium, a little-known metal mostly supplied by China.
The aircraft-engine maker is stocking up on rare earths and looking for alternative suppliers amidst concerns over the supply of rare-earth elements.
The review stems from a presidential executive order calling for a ban on stock buybacks and limits to executive compensation.
The president’s move comes after Beijing used its dominance over the minerals supply chain to squeeze U.S. industries.
The plan for the newly created U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve borrows from Beijing’s longstanding playbook.
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