Event Brief
Trump Invokes Defense Law on Phosphorus Supplies
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: President Trump signed an order to protect domestic supplies of phosphorus and herbicides for military and agricultural use.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Signed an order invoking the Defense Production Act
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To protect domestic supply chains of phosphorus and herbicides
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