Trump investigates China's rare earth mineral dominance

President Trump has ordered an investigation into the national security risks of relying on China for rare earth minerals, crucial for various technologies and defense. The U.S. currently depends heavily on China for refining these minerals, despite possessing its own reserves. China's dominance in refining poses a significant geopolitical risk, especially amid rising tensions. This issue, known for decades, requires domestic refining capacity to reduce dependence on China. Trump is expected to declare a national emergency and use the Defense Production Act to expedite solutions.