Breaking news: Trump takes a major step toward seabed mining in international waters

A new executive order pits the United States against the rest of the world.

View in browser April 24, 2025, 5:51 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Tamir Kalifa for The New York Times Trump Takes a Major Step Toward Seabed Mining in International Waters The executive order would circumvent a decades-old international treaty that every major coastal nation except the United States has ratified. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018