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$47 billion
Canada is the biggest source of the United States' mineral imports. In 2023, Canada accounted for $47 billion of U.S. imports of uranium, aluminum, nickel, copper, niobium, and more.
SOURCE: "Canadian Tariffs Will Undermine U.S. Minerals Security" by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran.
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1,500
The DOD announced that 1,500 troops were being sent to the southwest border immediately after the recent executive orders released by President Trump.
SOURCE: "Trump Sends Troops to the Southern Border: A Crisis or a Continuation of U.S. Policy?" by CSIS's Mark F. Cancian.
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10 times cheaper
Former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall estimated that one collaborative combat aircraft would cost $25–$30 million. This is roughly 10 times cheaper than the original estimate.
SOURCE: "CCA Signals a New Era in AI-Driven Air Combat" by CSIS's Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston.
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30 percent
The global demand for minerals that are key to clean energy technologies is on a surge as the energy transition continues. In 2023, the global demand for lithium rose by 30 percent.
SOURCE: "The Minerals Security Partnership Under the South Korean Leadership" by CSIS's Hyun Soo Cho and Jane Nakano.
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