Less than 1% of global rare earth refining happens in the United States, with most American mine materials sent to China for processing. President Trump's executive order to boost American mineral production set us on the right path. as we've seen, with the latest MP Materials and Defense Department multibillion dollar deal announced this month. But that's only the start, and there's much more work to be done. (04:54–05:00)
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Asserts that Trump's executive order positively impacted American mineral production.
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