Event Brief
Trump’s $12B Rare Earth Plan Targets China
Filed: Feb 13, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump's $12 billion 'Project Vault' aims to break Chinese dominance in rare earth elements for national security.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Launching Project Vault to create a critical mineral stockpile
WHEN: Feb 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To reduce dependence on China for rare earth elements
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