Ryan Payne interviews Barbara Humpton, CEO of USA Rare Earth, regarding the strategic imperative to rebuild a domestic rare earth element supply chain to end reliance on Chinese monopolies. She explains how the U.S. government is mitigating market risks through floor prices and long-term offtake agreements, providing the "economic certainty" needed to protect local miners from predatory price dumping. The conversation highlights a shift toward a collaborative industry ecosystem and underscores that securing these minerals—essential for magnets and technology—is a critical bipartisan priority for national security.