White House: Trump instructed the government to start negotiations on critical mineral imports
The White House announced that President Donald Trump has directed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jacquelyn Grieser to negotiate with U.S. allies on the issue of critical mineral imports.
The White House said: "Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, directing the U.S. Commerce Secretary and the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate with trade partners to address the national security threat posed by the import of processed critical minerals and their derivatives from any country."
It was reported that during the negotiations, the government will advance the implementation of price thresholds for the trade of critical minerals and their derivative products.
It was reported: "The president may also take other measures he deems necessary to adjust the import of critical minerals and their derivative products and to address related national security threats, including if agreements are not reached, not implemented, or ineffective within 180 days after the issuance of the order."
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