In a significant move to enhance domestic mineral production, Trump has invoked wartime powers to sign multiple executive orders aimed at increasing American output of critical minerals. This decision coincides with an upcoming minerals deal with Ukraine, as the U.S. ramps up efforts to secure essential resources amidst a global scramble for critical minerals. Experts highlight that this surge in production not only addresses national resource dependence but also carries implications for geopolitical stability, potentially impacting trade and investment deals in related sectors. Environmental advocacy groups have responded to the initiatives, emphasizing the need for responsible management of mineral extraction to avoid exacerbating conflict and inequality.