President Donald Trump signs an order that gives U.S. officials authority under the Defense Production Act to impose export restrictions on some industrial waste. The order is aimed at retaining critical minerals and rare elements found within those waste streams, according to coverage from Bloomberg and the Financial Post. The measure provides a legal mechanism for the government to limit exports of designated waste materials so the contained minerals can remain available for domestic use. Both outlets describe the action as part of a broader effort to secure access to critical resources by controlling the flow of industrial byproducts that contain valuable elements. The reporting does not specify which waste categories will be covered, what countries or firms would be affected, or when any restrictions would begin. The order centers on executive authority to use the Defense Production Act framework, which is typically employed during periods where the government determines national defense or industrial capacity considerations require intervention.