Rep. John Moolenaar says America’s dependence on China for tungsten ‘poses a significant risk’ to the United States’ industrial base and warfighting readiness.
The new Pentagon deployments are part of the Trump administration’s ‘whole-of-government’ strategy to secure the southern border and enforce immigration laws.
‘The United States is committed to working with our allies and partners to deter aggression by communist China in the Indo-Pacific,’ the defense secretary said.
The department has already paused new student visa interviews worldwide and is preparing to revoke visas for Chinese nationals currently in the United States.