The WPI Conversation: Arkansas wants to help break China’s grip on lithium
- Posted on August 10, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
Arkansas is positioning itself as a strategic alternative to China's dominance in lithium production and processing. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders discusses how the state leverages national security concerns and economic incentives to attract critical mineral investments, potentially reshaping America's supply chain independence and supporting domestic clean energy manufacturing capabilities.
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The WPI Conversation: Arkansas wants to help break China’s grip on lithium
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on aligning national security priorities with economic incentives.
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