The Chinese refuse to export military-use minerals to the United States - so the Trump administration should use the Defense Production Act.
China imposed a mineral export ban to hoard minerals with military uses. The United States must work now to secure other sources.
Governments, in addition to raising mineral demand, have also affected mineral supply, moving it up or down.
The Inflation Reduction Act established the Section 30D New Clean Vehicle Credit, which includes a $3,750 critical minerals tax credit. Taxpayers are eligible for the credit...