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Trump Orders Domestic Defense Supply Chain | Salt Lake City News
Trump’s new executive order slams the brakes on defense contractors’ ability to source critical minerals from China, forcing a hard pivot to domestic suppliers. Starting January 2027, waivers will vanish unless companies prove they’ve exhausted every option to source materials locally — with detailed timelines and sourcing plans required. As the Pentagon pushes Boeing and Lockheed to ramp up U.S. production, states like Utah are stepping in to fill the gap, positioning themselves as mineral hubs to secure America’s defense supply chain from the ground up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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