Trump unveils $12B mineral stockpile amid US-China race

February 3, 2026

President Donald Trump on Monday launched a $12 billion mineral stockpile to buffer automakers, tech companies and other manufacturers from shortages and shocks as the U.S. reduces its reliance on Beijing.

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