Event Brief
Trump to Launch $12 Billion Critical Mineral Stockpile
Filed: Feb 02, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
Summary: President Trump aims to reduce US reliance on Chinese minerals with a $12 billion stockpile.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Launching a strategic critical-minerals stockpile
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: To insulate manufacturers from supply shocks and reduce reliance on China
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