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WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in roundtable on mining
President Donald Trump will participate in an American Mining Industry Roundtable at the State Department on Friday at 3 p.m. as his administration ramps up efforts to secure domestic and allied supplies of critical minerals for national security and manufacturing.

TL;DR
- President Trump to participate in an American Mining Industry Roundtable.
- The event will take place at the State Department on Friday at 3 p.m.
- The administration is increasing efforts to secure domestic and allied supplies of critical minerals.
- These minerals are crucial for national security and manufacturing.
- The White House aims to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.
- Efforts also include replenishing weapons stockpiles depleted during the war with Iran.