OPINION: We must declare critical mineral independence from China

By U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) | Jun 18, 2024

The world is becoming increasingly volatile, making it clear that the United States must quickly secure our supply chains and eliminate dependence on foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). As the Chairman of the House Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, I believe we can no longer tolerate the CCP’s tight grip over the critical minerals needed for American fighter jets, cellphones, lifesaving medical devices, and mandated electric vehicle fleets, along with so many products Americans use daily.