Trump: The US Will Establish Its First Ever Strategic Reserve of Critical Minerals
Sputnik News, Washington, February 3 - President Trump signed an executive order to establish the first ever strategic reserve of critical minerals in US history.
Trump said at the ceremony where he signed the executive order: "Today we announce the establishment of the United States' strategic reserve of critical minerals, the first ever strategic reserve of critical minerals in history."
He also said that the new strategic reserve is essential for meeting the needs of American industries.
Trump pointed out: "We are signing deals on critical minerals with countries around the world and are working to sort out relations with all these countries."
He stated that the newly established strategic reserve will attract bank and private investment.
Trump said: "This historic initiative will integrate $1 billion from the Export-Import Bank and $200 million from the private sector."
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