President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order that activates the Defense Production Act to support domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. The administration states these materials are essential for military readiness and agricultural productivity in the United States.
According to the White House, the move is intended to protect critical supply chains related to both national defense and food security. The loss of domestic capacity for producing these substances could disrupt important sectors, officials say.
"President Trump is acting to ensure domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, the loss of which would cripple critical supply chains," according to a statement from the administration.
The order is part of a broader effort by President Trump’s administration to strengthen U.S. industrial capacity and safeguard key resources needed for defense and agriculture. "President Trump has consistently prioritized policies that secure domestic supply chains, protect national defense, and support American agriculture and families," another statement reads.
The Executive Order aims to address potential vulnerabilities in sourcing these chemicals by supporting their continued manufacture within the country.
