Trump Tightens Waivers in Defense Supply Chains

"President Donald Trump signed an executive order to tighten defense procurement rules by curbing waivers, requiring contractors to prove domestic sourcing, disclose material origins, and submit mitigation plans while the Pentagon maps supply chains and replaces unreliable suppliers. The move targets reducing reliance on China and other adversaries by accelerating domestic production of critical minerals and related components, with enforcement mechanisms and a planned effective date to phase out prohibited foreign sources.