National View: Permitting reform can unlock, secure America's future

National View: Permitting reform can unlock, secure America's future

In a turn of events that should surprise absolutely no one, China implemented new export controls to reduce the flow of critical rare-earth metals shipments to the United States, highlighting a key weakness in the U.S. military supply chain. These restrictions are more than economic maneuvers — they are a strategic weapon in a broader geopolitical rivalry. Why can China squeeze the United States like this? Because the U.S. permitting process is …