The White House unveiled a 33-page report on Thursday National Security Strategyfocusing on the areas that the President has Donald Trump makes it a priority to keep America strong and globally dominant.
The plan sets ambitious economic goals, aiming to grow the U.S. economy from $30 trillion in 2025 to $40 trillion by the 2030s, while strengthening America’s military power, technological leadership and overall national security.
Trump corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
The strategy claims a Trump corollary to the Monroe Doctrine for the Western Hemisphere, indicating a more assertive, transactional U.S. approach that emphasizes America-first policies in dealing with regional and global actors, protects strategic and economic influence, and prioritizes national interests.
According to the document, the government wants to ensure that the hemisphere is stable enough to stop mass migration, secure government cooperation against cartels and narco-terrorists, prevent hostile foreign incursions or ownership of key assets, support vital supply chains and ensure continued access to key strategic locations.
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Priority for production independence
Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg described the strategy, stating, “As Alexander Hamilton argued in the early days of our republic, the United States should never depend on any outside power for core components—from raw materials to parts to finished products—needed for the nation’s defense or economy. The future belongs to its creators.”
The document details the tariffs the government has imposed to bring critical industries back home and unleash American energy production. The strategy’s focus on eliminating dependence on external powers is in line with the strategy Select the Strategic Competition Committee warning that China’s dominance in crucial minerals poses an urgent threat to national security.
Indo-Pacific, supply chain security
The document adds that the strategy is intended to prevent foreign actors from harming the U.S. economy while keeping the Indo-Pacific free and open, protecting freedom of navigation on vital maritime routes, and ensuring secure supply chains and access to critical materials.
NATO defense spending target increased
The document also reports that NATO countries agreed to increase defense spending from 2% to 5% of their gross domestic product.
It says the government aims to help allies protect European freedom and security while renewing European civilizational confidence and Western identity.
Technology standards leadership
The recently announced strategy also aims to ensure that American technology and standards, especially in AI, biotechnology and quantum computing, move the world forward. According to the document, the United States is investing in emerging technologies and basic science to ensure the prosperity, competitiveness and military supremacy of future generations.
Richard Haaschairman of the Council on Foreign Relations, previously warned that the $38 trillion national debt poses a threat to national security.
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