# 2026-01045: U.S. Tweaks Imports of Critical Minerals for National Defense Needs

2026-01045, Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products Into The United States, is a Federal Register presidential document from Executive Office of the President published 2026-01-20, effective 2026-01-14 (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01045
- Title: Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products Into The United States
- Type: Presidential Document
- Agencies: Executive Office of the President
- Citation: 91 FR 2439
- Published: 2026-01-20
- Effective: 2026-01-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

U.S. Tweaks Imports of Critical Minerals for National Defense Needs

## Summary

The U.S. government is stepping up to protect national security by adjusting how processed critical minerals and their products are imported. These minerals are super important for everything from defense gear to everyday electronics. Starting soon, import rules will change to keep our supply safe and strong, affecting businesses that bring in these materials and possibly changing costs and timelines.

## Effects PRIA read

- Negotiations to Adjust Critical Mineral Imports: mixed, high. The Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative will negotiate agreements with trading partners to adjust imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. They are instructed to consider price floors and other trade-restricting measures and must provide an update to the P…
- Tariffs or Minimum Import Prices Possible: cost, high. If satisfactory agreements are not reached in a timely manner, the President may impose import restrictions, such as tariffs or minimum import prices, on specific critical minerals. The proclamation says such measures could be used if an agreement is not entered into or is ineffective within 180 da…

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## Sources
- [2026-01045 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/20/2026-01045/adjusting-imports-of-processed-critical-minerals-and-their-derivative-products-into-the-united)
- [2026-01045 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-20/pdf/2026-01045.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01045 (as of 2026-06-08).