Vice President JD Vance delivered a powerhouse speech Friday at the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington D.C., announcing a revolutionary Trump administration plan to shatter China's chokehold on the global critical minerals market and put America back in the driver's seat.
Speaking to international partners and industry leaders, Vance outlined concrete steps to end decades of dangerous dependency on hostile foreign nations for the materials that power everything from our smartphones to our military equipment. This is exactly the kind of America First leadership Patriots voted for in 2024.
"This morning, the Trump administration is proposing a concrete mechanism to return the global critical minerals market to a healthier, more competitive state," Vance declared, according to social media reports from the event.
The timing couldn't be more critical. For too long, the United States has allowed China to dominate the extraction and processing of rare earth elements and other vital minerals – giving Beijing enormous leverage over American industry and national security. The Biden administration sat on their hands while China tightened its grip. Not anymore.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio co-hosted the groundbreaking ministerial, demonstrating how the Trump-Vance team is building real coalitions with allies who share our vision of economic freedom and security independence. C-SPAN provided live coverage of the historic event, ensuring Americans could witness this pivotal moment firsthand.
This initiative represents everything the MAGA movement stands for: strategic thinking, economic nationalism, and refusing to let foreign adversaries hold America hostage. While Democrats spent four years enriching China and weakening our supply chains, President Trump and VP Vance are rebuilding American strength from day one of their second term.
The critical minerals sector affects every aspect of American life – from the batteries in electric vehicles to the components in our defense systems. By securing domestic supply chains and partnering with trusted allies, the Trump administration is ensuring that never again will China be able to weaponize scarcity against the American people.
Patriots should be celebrating this bold leadership. After years of globalist policies that sold out American workers and security, we finally have leaders who understand that economic independence IS national security. The question now is: will establishment Republicans and Democrats try to sabotage this America First victory?