ETFs in Spotlight as Trump Moves to Mobilize Defense Production Act
ZACKS·2026-02-19 16:10
Key Takeaways Trump invoked the DPA to secure U.S. phosphorus and glyphosate supply chains. Bayer and CTVA may benefit from loans, guarantees and regulatory support. MOO and VEGI, offering exposure to fertilizer and ag-chemical leaders, are in focus. On Feb. 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order invoking the Defense Production Act (DPA) to secure the domestic supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. Citing these materials as essential to "national se ...