Peter Navarro said the purpose of the order was to eliminate American "dependencies on the rest of the world."

Trump signs executive order restricting defense contractors from obtaining waivers for banned foreign minerals, tightening supply chain rules

Peter Navarro said the purpose of the order was to eliminate American "dependencies on the rest of the world."

A new executive order aims to make it harder for U.S. defense contractors to buy critical minerals and other materials from prohibited foreign suppliers.

US defence contractors must identify critical mineral sources and reduce dependence on Beijing-linked materials.

China is the world's biggest producer and refiner of rare earths, which are critical for high-tech products ranging from electric vehicles to missile guidance systems.

Executive order instructs the Department of War to develop new rules for mapping and securing critical defense supply chains, including the software, services and technology used…

The president accused defense contractors of not prioritizing domestic military equipment production, adding that critical minerals and components must also be sourced from allied…

The United States has taken another step in its effort to reduce reliance on China for strategic raw materials, with President Donald Trump signing a sweeping executive order…