Trump executive order hopes to patch vulnerabilities in defense supply chain

Trump signed an executive order requiring US defense contractors to map and remediate supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly dependencies on Chinese suppliers, with stricter vetting of lower-tier suppliers and mandatory waivers for continued foreign sourcing.

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