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JPMorgan pledges $10 billion to US companies 'essential to national security'

Group 1 - JPMorgan Chase plans to invest up to $10 billion in direct equity and venture capital in key industries such as artificial intelligence, mineral production, and defense as part of a broader $1.5 trillion commitment to enhance national and economic security in the US and allied nations [1][2] - The initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and address vulnerabilities in critical industries, as highlighted by CEO Jamie Dimon [2][3] - JPMorgan had previously committed $1 trillion over the next decade to sectors including aerospace, defense, energy, manufacturing, and emerging technology, with the new initiative adding an additional $500 million [4] Group 2 - The US government, under the Trump administration, has been increasing efforts to secure critical industries amid trade tensions with China, including taking equity stakes in companies like Intel and MP Materials [5] - The Pentagon is reportedly looking to stockpile up to $1 billion in critical minerals, indicating a broader governmental focus on these sectors [6] - JPMorgan plans to expand its workforce by hiring more bankers and investment professionals, leveraging research from its asset and wealth management division and a new geopolitics advisory service [6][7]