National Security

Oct 21 2020

Sen. Baldwin Aims to Strengthen Buy America Requirements for Ships

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced legislation to expand Buy America preferences for the federal government’s purchases of ships, a step toward rebuilding the country’s once mighty – and...
Oct 01 2020

China Dominates Rare Earth Mineral Production. But Could the U.S. Actually Hold a Competitive Advantage?

One policymaker said Thursday that the U.S. "can catch up relatively quickly" when it comes to mineral production.
Sep 25 2020
Blog

House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan National Stockpile Bill That Boosts Domestic PPE Production

Ahead of a likely fall surge of the pandemic, the bill could help the nation avert dangerous medical supply shortages that have continued to plague the country.
Mar 01 2019
Blog

A Year Later, Section 232 Trade Action Continues to Fortify Steel and Aluminum Industries

On March 1, 2018, Trump heralded his intent to safeguard America’s steel and aluminum.
Mar 27 2018
Press Release

New U.S.-South Korea Agreement Will Help Protect American Workers and National Security

Ambassador Robert Lighthizer’s trade strategy shows signs of progress The administration announced on Tuesday a trade agreement that curbs South Korean steel exports to the United States to 70...
Sep 22 2017
Press Release

Delay in Steel Trade Review a Mistake: AAM Statement

Administration delays steel and aluminum imports investigation days after meeting with steelworkers. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told CNBC on Friday that delayed national investigations into steel...
Sep 13 2017
Press Release

Military Leaders Urge President Trump to Safeguard American Steel and Aluminum

President should use "all available tools" to equip military and secure critical infrastructure, general and flag officers write. Ten retired U.S. military leaders wrote to President Trump...
Apr 20 2017
Press Release

Steel Imports Investigation May Safeguard Domestic Production Amid National Security Concerns

Commerce launches Section 232 investigation The Commerce Department will investigate whether steel imports from foreign countries, including China, should be blocked due to national security...
Jul 29 2015
Blog

America’s Military is Supplied by China?

Brigadier General John Adams sounds the alarm.
Oct 01 2014
Blog

Report: DOD has Buy America Waivers Piling Up

Senator Chris Murphy calls for a hard look at loopholes in Buy America preferences.