One thing not mentioned is what materials are considered national security as well that we are willing to have domestically. Each country might ask themselves this question and have a different answer.
Is PE considered a critical material? If so how much volume and how far back into the monomer raw materials are as well? What about new material technologies? The questions can go on.
One way I believe this can be answered is truly defining the application usages in critical emergencies and work backwards. Should be at least a guide.
Great point. I think if we look hard enough at our supply chains we will find more materials critical to keeping the nation running than we might have previously thought
One thing not mentioned is what materials are considered national security as well that we are willing to have domestically. Each country might ask themselves this question and have a different answer.
Is PE considered a critical material? If so how much volume and how far back into the monomer raw materials are as well? What about new material technologies? The questions can go on.
One way I believe this can be answered is truly defining the application usages in critical emergencies and work backwards. Should be at least a guide.
Great point. I think if we look hard enough at our supply chains we will find more materials critical to keeping the nation running than we might have previously thought