Episode

As the U.S. ramps up infrastructure investment, imported cement raises national security concerns

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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Jul 17, 2026

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583

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Summary

Supply-chain discussions usually focus on advanced technologies. Retired Brigadier General John Teichert says policymakers should pay more attention to a far more basic input: cement. He argues that growing reliance on imports could create risks for military and critical infrastructure projects. He spoke with Federal News Network's Eric White. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .