U.S. President Donald Trump addressed Republican senators in a closed-door session, discussing key economic and trade issues, including China tariffs, rare earth minerals, and national industrial strategy.br br Trump reflected on the importance of safeguarding U.S. economic interests, protecting critical supply chains, and maintaining leverage in international trade negotiations. He highlighted the role of rare earth minerals in technology and defense, emphasizing efforts to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.br br The discussion also covered the broader trade landscape, tariffs, and strategies to strengthen American manufacturing and competitiveness. Trump’s remarks offer insight into his administration’s approach to economic security and global trade policy.