Trump Unveils $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile. AI-Generated.
In a move aimed at reshaping America’s industrial and national security landscape, former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile initiative, signaling a renewed focus on resource independence and strategic preparedness. The announcement places critical minerals—essential for defense systems, clean energy technologies, electronics, and advanced manufacturing—at the center of U.S. economic and geopolitical strategy.