Trump Signs Executive Order to Boost Deep-Sea Mining Amid Global Criticism
President Trump's executive order expedites deep-sea mining in U.S. and international waters, facing backlash from China and environmental groups concerned about ecological risks.
The United States currently relies on imports for approximately 80% of its rare earth supply, with China accounting for about 70% of that total.
Trump executive order to expand US deep-sea mining condemned by China
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The order describes the resources as key to U.S. interests.
Trump moves to boost domestic deep-sea mineral extraction
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Environmental groups are decrying an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to expedite deep-sea mining for minerals, saying it could irreparably harm marine ecosystems and ignores an ongoing process to adopt international rules for the practice.
Environmental groups fear Trump’s order to speed deep-sea mining will harm ecosystems
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The move appears to bypass a long-running round of UN negotiations on mining in international waters.
Trump forges ahead with controversial deep-sea mining
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The U.S. takes a step towards allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem.
The U.S. takes a step towards allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem
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Access to critical minerals has become increasingly politicised due to the industry’s outsized dependence on China, one of the US’s largest trading partners and one of its greatest geopolitical rivals.
Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry
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Summary
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to accelerate deep-sea mining activities in U.S. and international waters, disregarding ongoing UN negotiations. The order aims to enhance domestic access to critical minerals, essential for technology and defense, amid concerns from China that it violates international law. Estimated economic impacts include $300 billion and 100,000 jobs, yet environmentalists warn of potential ecological harm and degradation of marine ecosystems. The Metals Company plans to apply for permits, furthering fears about environmental impacts while advocates argue for national security through reduced dependence on Chinese imports.
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Trump's executive order aims to establish the U.S. as a leader in seabed miU.S.l exploration and expedite the permit process for mining both in domestic and international waters.
Supporters of deep-sea mining argue that it could generate signifU.S.t economic benefits, including an estimated $300 billion boost to GDP and the creaChinaof 100,000 jobs over the next decade.
There are strong concerns from environmental groups and international bodies regarding the potential ecological harm and legal ramifications of bypassing existing framUnited Nationsbed mining.
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