EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin told Newsmax that President Donald Trump’s push for energy and resource dominance is bringing the U.S. closer to refining its own rare-earth minerals — ending dependence on China and strengthening both the economy and national security.
Appearing Monday on “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Zeldin said the Environmental Protection Agency is focused on cutting red tape and coordinating with other federal departments to fast-track critical mining and refining projects.
“EPA has the tools to really slow things down — and the ability to really speed things up,” Zeldin said. “President Trump has been emphasizing the need for speed. This is an issue related to national security, with economic and environmental advantages.”
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