Donald Trump has a new plan. It is called "Project Vault." The plan will cost $12 billion. It will make a reserve of important minerals. This will help American companies. It will also help the US use fewer minerals from other countries. China now has much of these minerals.
These minerals are needed for many things. They are used in phones and in defense. The US Export-Import Bank will give money. Private companies will also help pay. This plan will help American businesses. It will stop supply problems. It will also stop big price changes.
China stopped selling some minerals. This showed that supply can be weak. The US wants to work with other countries. This is good for the economy. It is also good for safety. It helps with technology and clean energy.
A meeting is happening in Washington. Many countries are there. They want to make a group for minerals. They are talking about mineral prices. This could help countries make more minerals. Australia is also making its own mineral reserve.
The US is letting Nvidia send AI chips to China. This is happening now. It shows that trade is complex. The US wants to get minerals. It also knows that technology is linked. These chip sales could help AI grow. These actions will challenge China's control.