Anfield Energy Welcomes President Trump's Section 232 Proclamation on Processed Critical Minerals: Reinforcing National Security Protections for Domestic Uranium Production and the U.S. Nuclear Sector

About this update from Anfield Energy Inc

[{"type":"text","content":"Anfield Energy Welcomes President Trump’s Section 232 Proclamation on Processed Critical Minerals: Reinforcing National Security Protections for Domestic Uranium Production and the U.S. Nuclear Sector\nVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anfield Energy Inc. (TSX.V: AEC; NASDAQ: AEC; FRANKFURT: 0AD) (“Anfield” or the “Company”), a leading U.S.-focused uranium and vanadium development company advancing toward near-term production, today welcomes President Trump’s January 14, 2026, proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Titled “Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products into the United States”, this action directs negotiations with trading partners to address national security risks posed by imports of processed critical minerals (including uranium) and their derivatives, while prioritizing the protection and promotion of domestic mining, processing, and supply chains. This proclamation both builds directly on uranium’s reinstatement to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Critical Minerals List in November 2025 and complements recent federal initiatives, such as the $2.7 billion DOE funding for domestic uranium enrichment awarded in early January 2026. How the Section 232 Proclamation Benefits U.S. Uranium Companies and the Nuclear Sector The Section 232 action follows a 2025 Commerce Department investigation concluding that heavy reliance on foreign-processed critical minerals threatens U.S. national security. By focusing on diplomatic agreements to secure reliable allied supplies while safeguarding domestic capabilities, the proclamation creates a framework that: Enhances market confidence and economic incentives – Critical mineral status, combined with national security priorities, unlocks expedited permitting, priority federal support (including the possibility of a floor price for uranium), and improved access to funding, accelerating project timelines and reducing regulatory hurdles.Strengthens energy independence and nuclear growth – By reducing vulnerabilities to geopolitical disruptions, it ensures reliable fuel for America’s nuclear fleet (providing approximately 20% of U.S. electricity), supports expansion for clean energy goals, AI/data centre dema...

More updates from Anfield Energy Inc