Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry

Donald Trump has signed an executive order to boost domestic production of critical minerals like nickel and copper by encouraging deep-sea mining in U.S. waters, aiming to counter China's control over the global resource market while avoiding conflict with the UN-backed International Seabed Authority. The move could significantly enhance the U.S. economy, potentially generating $300 billion over 10 years and creating 100,000 jobs by extracting valuable minerals from ocean sediments. However, environmental groups oppose the plan, citing concerns about biodiversity loss and industrial pollution in deep-sea operations.