US faces TNT shortage due to Ukraine war

The US faces a shortage of TNT due to the war in Ukraine, impacting both defense and civilian industries. The conflict disrupted supply chains, as Russia and China halted exports, and Poland redirected its supply to Ukraine. US TNT production ceased in the 1980s, relying on foreign sources and recycled explosives. A new US plant is under construction but won't be operational until 2028, initially for military use only, leaving a gap for civilian applications like mining and infrastructure.