Lee Zeldin敦促美国更快地批准稀土采矿, 以减少对中国的依赖, 增强国家安全。 Lee Zeldin urges faster U.S. rare-earth mining approvals to cut reliance on China and boost national security.

前纽约国会议员和GOP州长提名人Lee Zeldin告诉Newsmax说,美国环保局正在通过简化国内采矿和加工项目的许可和环境审查,推动美国在稀土元素方面的自力更生。 Lee Zeldin, former NY congressman and GOP gubernatorial nominee, told Newsmax the EPA is advancing U.S. self-reliance in rare-earth elements by streamlining permitting and environmental reviews for domestic mining and processing projects. 他强调减少对外国来源的依赖,特别是中国,以加强国家安全和经济抗御能力。 He emphasized reducing dependence on foreign sources, especially China, to strengthen national security and economic resilience. Zeldin强调这些重要矿物对于国防、清洁能源和技术的重要性,呼吁在不牺牲环境标准的情况下更快地批准。 Zeldin highlighted the importance of these critical minerals for defense, clean energy, and technology, calling for faster approvals without sacrificing environmental standards. 这些评论表明,在地缘政治和技术压力不断上升的情况下,两党日益重视确保国内供应链的安全。 The remarks reflect growing bipartisan focus on securing domestic supply chains amid rising geopolitical and technological pressures.