A new executive order by President Donald Trump attempts to further strengthen America’s supply chains for critical minerals.
President Donald Trump takes the stage to deliver remarks to members of the Detroit Economic Club at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, Mich., on Jan. 13, 2026. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at bolstering U.S. control over critical supply chains, the White House said on Jan. 14.
The first action follows a review of critical mineral supplies and establishes a formal process for the nation to secure reliable global sources of critical minerals and related products.
Andrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of “The War on Cash.”
