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US UNVEILS CRITICAL MINERALS DEALS IN LATEST PUSH TO COUNTER CHINA

1 min read • 1 hr ago • News - South China Morning Post • [src]
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On Friday, President Donald Trump announced a series of critical‑minerals agreements with multiple mining companies during a State Department round‑table, signaling a new effort to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign sources, particularly from China.

According to the South China Morning Post, Trump spoke at the event without naming China, saying his administration would ensure America is "never again reliant on hostile foreign nations for the resources our country needs to…" The deals are part of a broader strategy to curb Chinese dominance in the production and processing of strategic materials. The Hill News reports that Trump also announced deals and investments aimed at bolstering the domestic mining sector.

The United States has long sought to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, citing national security concerns and the desire to compete with China’s expanding influence in high‑tech manufacturing.

  • The U.S. announced critical‑minerals agreements with multiple mining companies on Friday.
  • Trump pledged that the administration would prevent future reliance on hostile foreign nations for strategic resources.
  • The deals are part of a wider push to counter China’s dominance, while other coverage confirms the agreements and highlights unrelated controversies surrounding Trump.

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