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JPMorgan Chase announced a sudden increase in investments in critical U.S. industries, such as energy and defense, noting the firm will increase its previous 10-year $1 trillion commitment by 50%, to $1.5 trillion.
This initiative will begin with a $10 billion investment primarily into select American companies to help enhance growth, spur innovation and accelerate strategic manufacturing.
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“It has become painfully clear that the United States has allowed itself to become too reliant on unreliable sources of critical minerals, products and manufacturing — all of which are essential for our national security,” Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorganChase, said in a statement (1).
“Our security is predicated on the strength and resiliency of America’s economy. America needs more speed and investment. It also needs to remove obstacles that stand in the way: excessive regulations, bureaucratic delay, partisan gridlock and an education system not aligned to the skills we need.”
The four key industries the company plans to focus on include supply chain and advanced manufacturing, defense and aerospace, energy independence and resilience, and frontier and strategic technologies.
Following the Trump administration’s lead
On Oct. 10, after Beijing announced extensive new export control rules on rare earth minerals and other technologies, the Trump administration retaliated with an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports. President Donald Trump also cancelled his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
In October alone, the U.S. imported 5,473 metric tons of rare earth minerals from China, according to data from the General Administration of Customs (2).
As a way to reduce U.S. dependence on China, the Trump administration has begun investing in these critical mineral industries, and the Pentagon plans to procure up to $1 billion worth of critical minerals as part of a global stockpiling spree, according to a Financial Times report (3).
“China’s ability to turn off the supply of these critical minerals would have a direct, palpable and adverse effect on U.S. ability to field the kind of high-tech capabilities that we’re going to need for any kind of strategic competition or conflict,” Stephanie Barna, a lawyer at Covington & Burling, told the Financial Times.
If you’re interested in mimicking the moves the current administration and JPMorganChase are making, here’s how you can invest in some of the same areas.
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Investing in critical industries
With these changes to critical industry investment, now could be a good time to examine your portfolio f. Many of these critical sectors have the potential to jump in value in the coming years, just as gold has during 2025’s economic uncertainty.
But if you want to invest in key industries like mining, AI, pharmaceuticals and aerospace, you need to understand them first.
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Since precious metals like gold and silver make up a part of these critical industries, it’s no surprise they’re both having a historic run this year. Gold prices topped $4,300 in October (4), while silver hit a high of about $53 — a 70% increase over last year (5).
If you want to invest in gold in a way that could also provide significant tax advantages, you might consider opening a gold IRA via Thor Metals.
Gold IRAs allow investors to hold physical gold and gold-related assets within a retirement account, which combines the tax advantages of an IRA with the protective benefits of investing in gold. This can make it an attractive option for those looking to hedge their retirement funds against any ongoing tariff instability.
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If your household income is above $300,000, you might already be invested in some of these critical industries, but it’s crucial to ensure your portfolio isn’t overleveraged in one specific area.
A wealth management team like Range can help ensure your portfolio is balanced between all the critical industries you are interested in. Their all-in-one wealth management platform offers modern investing advice — with no hidden fees.
Traditional advisors typically charge 0.5-2% in asset under management (AUM) fees, but Range’s flat-fee pricing with 0% AUM fees offers comprehensive plans at a fraction of the cost of traditional advisors, potentially saving you thousands of dollars each year.
Range’s clients receive 24/7 expert advice and personalized strategies, allowing for complete portfolio customization alongside full wealth management — including complex tax management, equity compensation and estate planning.
Book your free demo with the Range team today to find out how they can help you take advantage of these critical industries.
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