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Claim Text: As the Trump administration scrambles to increase the production of munitions, these special screws are expensive and hard to source.
Simplified Text: Special screws for munitions are expensive and difficult to source as the Trump administration works to increase production.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The New York Times
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-26", "administration": "Trump administration" }
Subject Tags: Economics Manufacturing Munitions
UUID: 111c39c8-49be-4b65-94f8-2fa6538e0348
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM (1 week ago)

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This Screw Is Needed for Missiles and Planes. Buying One Can Take Years.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/26/business/ball-screws-military-production.html

War in the Middle EastDiplomatic EffortsHouthi-Saudi ConflictU S Cost of WarTimeline of WarThis Screw Is Needed for Missiles and Planes Buying One Can Take Years As the Trump administration scrambles

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