Joint Statement by President Trump and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia on a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Malaysia Concerning Cooperation To Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
Issued 2025-10-26 by Donald J. Trump
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This presidential memorandum outlines an agreement between the United States and Malaysia to work together on critical minerals supply chains. The goal is to strengthen cooperation in areas like exploration, extraction, processing, manufacturing, and recycling of these minerals. The agreement aims to create more secure and reliable global supplies for both countries, fostering trade and investment between the two nations.
This memorandum primarily affects the executive branch agencies of both countries, directing them to collaborate on initiatives related to critical minerals. It seeks to promote partnerships between U.S. and Malaysian companies, encouraging investment in Malaysia’s critical minerals sector while prioritizing investments from the United States.
The memorandum intends to achieve these goals through various cooperative activities, including sharing information and expertise, organizing workshops and meetings, and supporting joint projects. It is based on a long-standing history of trade and investment between the two countries, with an emphasis on promoting responsible practices within the critical minerals industry.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This presidential memorandum ("Joint Statement by President Trump and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia on a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Malaysia Concerning Cooperation To Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments") provides direction to executive branch agencies. Presidential memoranda function similarly to executive orders but are typically more narrow in scope, addressing specific agencies or implementation details. The President's authority to direct executive branch operations is grounded in Article II of the Constitution.
Memoranda are a routine administrative tool. They guide agencies on priorities, interpretation of statutes, and implementation procedures. As long as they operate within the bounds of existing law and respect congressional mandates, they are a standard exercise of presidential power that every modern administration has used.
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