President Donald J. Trump has addressed concerns regarding the potential threat to national security posed by reliance on imported copper. The administration highlights that dependence on foreign sources for this essential material could undermine U.S. defense capabilities, infrastructure development, and technological innovation.
In response, President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at bolstering American industry. This measure is part of broader efforts by the administration to ensure that U.S. trade policy aligns with the nation's long-term interests.
The president also signed a memorandum focused on protecting American innovation. This includes considering tariffs as a countermeasure against digital service taxes (DSTs) and other practices imposed by foreign governments on American companies.
"President Trump recognizes that an overreliance on foreign copper, in all its forms, could jeopardize U.S. defense capabilities, infrastructure development, and technological innovation."
"This Executive Order builds on previous actions taken by the Trump Administration to ensure U.S. trade policy serves the nation’s long-term interests."
"President Trump signed a memorandum to safeguard American innovation, including the consideration of tariffs to combat digital service taxes (DSTs), fines, practices, and policies that foreign governments levy on American companies."
