Under Trump, Uncle Sam is becoming an active investor at a scale not seen outside war or major crises
1. DoD's $400 million stake makes it MP Materials' largest shareholder. 2. Public-private cooperation in mining industry reaches unprecedented levels. 3. Trump’s interventions signal a shift towards state involvement in markets. 4. Future government investments in critical minerals are likely. 5. China’s rare-earth export restrictions highlight U.S. supply chain vulnerabilities.