Secretary Wright said, “For too long, America has depended on foreign actors for critical materials essential to modern life that underpin our economy, energy security, and national security.”…
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President Adjusts Aluminum Tariffs for National Security
Companies focused on expanding domestic aluminum smelting will be allowed to import primary aluminum at a reduced tariff rate. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation last month that…
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DHS and DOT Announce Results of Operation Highway Shield
The three-day operation conducted at the end of July supported ongoing efforts to remove unqualified truck drivers from U.S. roads. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and…
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FCC Bans Humanoid Robots From China
The commission cited concerns about cybersecurity attacks and supply chain vulnerabilities. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a ban on imports of humanoid robots from China due to…
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USDA Secretary Reports Progress Against New World Screwworm
An Arizona border cattle port is set to reopen in August, indicating progress in mitigating the spread of the New World Screwworm parasite in Mexico. The U.S. Department…
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Commerce Department Announces Additional $100 Billion for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Under the Taiwan trade deal, TSMC is now planning to invest a record $265 billion to increase its semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Commerce,…
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DOT and DHS Partner to Address CDL School Fraud
The joint operation seeks to stop illegal Commercial Driver’s Licensing practices. The Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security are jointly conducting an operation to address fraudulent and illegal…
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Pentagon Invests $16 Million in Radiation Hardened Micro Chip Technology
The investment is intended to increase deterrence and strengthen supply chain resilience. The U.S. Defense Department announced an investment under the Defense Production Act to restore the domestic…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Investment to Improve Traffic Flow Around Large VA Port
Secretary Duffy said the current traffic bottleneck “prevents families from getting where they need to go and costs local communities millions of dollars in lost economic activity.” U.S,…
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Energy Department Announces U.S. Nuclear Supply Chain Loans
The financing will support the rebuilding of the nation’s nuclear supply chain and facilitate the deployment of new reactors. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance…
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