Trump signs order to boost deep-sea mining, seeking to break China's critical minerals dominance

Trump on Thursday sought to fast-track the pursuit of strategically important minerals such as nickel, copper and rare earth elements from the seabed in U.S. and international waters.

The order, which critics say contradicts global efforts to adopt regulation, is designed “to counter China’s growing influence over seabed mineral resources,” according to the executive order.

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