Trump is forcing U.S. companies to manufacture more weaponry (opens original article in a new tab)

President Trump is using the Defense Production Act to compel defense companies to increase weaponry production and is seeking $350 billion in additional defense funding to address munitions shortages, as reported by NBC News.

• President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to increase weaponry production due to munitions shortages
• Trump's administration seeks $350 billion in additional defense funding to replenish stockpiles
• The Defense Production Act allows the government to prioritize orders from private companies for national defense