North American Bureaucracy is Stifling Resource Production—And It’s Putting National Security at Risk

The global demand for critical minerals—those essential for everything from electric vehicles to national defense—is skyrocketing. Yet North America, despite its abundant resources, finds itself increasingly reliant on foreign nations, particularly adversaries, to supply these critical materials. Why? Bureaucratic red tape. Government regulations, permitting delays, and missed opportunities are choking domestic production, leaving the U.S. and its neighbors in a vulnerable position.