The Biden administration's focus on clean energy transitioned U.S. industrial policy towards renewables, relying on critical minerals such as lithium and rare earth elements. However, Donald Trump, since taking office in 2025, has redirected U.S. policy back to fossil fuels like oil and coal, yet remains focused on securing access to vital minerals. With China dominating the supply chain for these resources, the U.S. military is concerned about China's influence on critical American defense systems. Regions like Ukraine and Greenland are pivotal in this mineral strategy, despite their stark differences.
The Biden administration's clean energy transition hinges on minerals like lithium and rare earths, while Trump shifts U.S. policy back towards fossil fuels but seeks mineral access.
China's control over critical minerals raises concerns for the U.S. military, as these resources are essential for both clean energy tech and high-tech weapon systems.
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