US imposes stricter rules on weapons contractors over China rare earth magnets
The White House is demanding military contractors speed up weapons production while banning them from sourcing critical components from China.
The White House is demanding military contractors accelerate weapons production while simultaneously imposing stricter rules that prohibit them from sourcing critical-mineral components from China. The move reflects efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese materials in military manufacturing.
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US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets
While the White House is demanding military contractors speed up weapons production, it’s also imposing even stricter rules banning them from sourcing critical-mineral components from China.