Meredith Schwartz

Research Associate, Critical Minerals Security Program
Meredith Schwartz

Meredith Schwartz is a research associate for the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Prior to joining CSIS, she worked as a senior associate at Vogel Group, a bipartisan government affairs firm. At Vogel Group, her work focused on energy and trade policy work for clients, including several in the critical minerals and materials sector. She also completed internships with the International Trade Administration at the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok through the Department of State’s VSFS program. She graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a BS in quantitative economics and political science.

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Unpacking Trump’s New Critical Minerals Executive Order

President Trump signed an EO to accelerate domestic minerals production for national security. The EO sets swift timelines to expedite permitting, deploy Defense Production Act funds through the Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and identify priority projects.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — March 21, 2025

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Unpacking Trump’s New Critical Minerals Executive Order

An audio version of “Unpacking Trump’s New Critical Minerals Executive Order,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — March 21, 2025

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Breaking Down the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

The United States and Ukraine reached a landmark agreement to jointly invest in Ukraine's critical minerals and resources. This deal, the first of its kind, highlights minerals in President Trump’s transactional diplomacy.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 27, 2025

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Breaking Down the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

An audio version of “Breaking Down the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal,” a new commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 27, 2025

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Assessing the Viability of a U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

As the United States and Ukraine reach a framework agreement on mineral resources, CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran examines the key issues around the viability of a deal.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 21, 2025

Fueling the Future: Recommendations for Strengthening U.S. Uranium Security

While the United States led global uranium production from 1953 to the 1980s, this dominance has declined over time. Currently, dependence on foreign adversaries for uranium poses a significant risk to U.S. nuclear supply chains, impacting both energy and defense.

Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 5, 2025

U.S. Department of Treasury Releases Final Ruling on Section 45X

On October 24, the U.S. Department of Treasury released its final rule on Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit. The final rule changes previously controversial guidance, offering mineral producers significant benefits that were previously inaccessible.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — November 6, 2024

From Mine to Microchip

The United States relies on China and Russia for minerals used in semiconductors, posing a clear national security risk. While the CHIPS Act has built downstream U.S. capacity, upstream incentives are needed to secure materials for the next generation of advanced chips.

Brief by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — October 7, 2024