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Trump Announces Rare Earth Elements Strategic Reserve Plan
Filed: Feb 03, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: The Trump administration plans to invest $12 billion in a strategic reserve of rare earth elements to counter China's trade leverage.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Announces plan for strategic reserve of rare earth elements
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 7:01 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: To counter China's dominance in rare earth elements
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