Rare Earth Elements in National Defense: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress
Description:
Some Members of Congress have expressed concern over U.S. acquisition of rare earth materials composed of rare earth elements used in various components of defense weapon systems. On March 13, 2012, President Obama announced that the United States had joined with Japan and the European Union to bring a World Trade Organization joint dispute resolution case against China because of China's restrictive policies on rare earths and other minerals. Congress may encourage DOD to develop a collabora…
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Date:
April 11, 2012
Creator:
Grasso, Valerie Bailey
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department