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Dunleavy said in an interview with The Epoch Times “American Thought Leaders” program that the CCP virus (Wuhan pneumonia) pandemic has exposed America’s disadvantages in many supply chains, including rare earths. .
The president signed an executive order last month declaring a national emergency in the US mining industry. He asked the Interior Ministry to consider implementing the Defense Production Law to provide funds for mineral processing that “protects our national security.”
China is currently the world’s largest producer of specialty minerals. These mineral products are used to make electronics, military weapons, and other high-tech equipment. Last year, 80% of US rare earth imports came directly from China.
“I think that as a country, in the last few decades, our regime has ‘fallen asleep’ to some extent. Also, along with the concept of globalization, we have been a bit restricted and weak.” Say.
“At least from a strategic point of view, from a defensive point of view, … I think what the president did is absolutely correct.” He said Trump found the problem.
Rare earth is a collective term for 17 types of minerals, which are often used in precision guided missiles, smart bombs, and military aircraft, and are irreplaceable.
The United States has always been a major mineral producer, but in recent decades, China (the CCP) has replaced its competitors through strategic plundering of the market and occupied the largest market share in the world.
Dunleavy said that in Alaska alone, 30 of the 35 key minerals deemed essential by Trump and vulnerable to supply disruptions are available for extraction. He is directing the state Industrial Development Agency to provide funding for rare earth mining projects.
The governor said that if the United States can establish a national supply chain for key minerals and increase domestic production, it will be “more powerful.”
He said that the prospects for the development of the industry in the country are good. “It is not only good for the economies of Texas, Wyoming, Dakota, Nevada and Alaska, which are rich in these rare earths, but also good for the United States.”
“This is good for the United States, and the way it (influences) is almost similar to what happened to our energy. We were very dependent on our foreign counterparts. Today, we are a net exporter, which is good for this country. Our Security is good, our national defense and our economy are good, “Dunleavy explained.
“This pandemic (of the CCP virus) shows that if these supply chains are disrupted due to pandemics, policies, foreign policies, or disagreements with suppliers that are supplying minerals or rare earths, then you will find that at this point, I am in a weak link. “.
“The president realized this many years ago. You know, we have a responsibility to recognize our weaknesses and bring these industries, production, and supply chains back to our country,” he said, so the United States doesn’t have to worry. by policies. On the subject, look at the face of foreign competitors, “In addition, it is clear that the epidemic has made the situation worse.”
“This is a problem that we recognize now, and Senator Cruz and others have recognized it, and we support what they are doing. That is bringing these supply chains back home so that we have what we need.” Sure, ‘Dunleavy added.
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