Industry Chiefs, Federal Officials Say ‘Critical Minerals Diplomacy’ Can End CCP Dominance
The Trump administration negotiated critical minerals pacts with nations across three continents in 2025, a pace that will accelerate in 2026 as the United States and trading partners integrate mining and processing capacities to break free from China’s manipulation of global metals markets.
TL;DR
- Trump administration negotiated critical minerals pacts in 2025 across three continents.
- Pace of pact negotiations will accelerate in 2026.
- Pacts aim to integrate mining and processing capacities.
- Goal is to break free from China's manipulation of global metals markets.
- At least a dozen more pacts are under discussion.
- Reggie Singh, State Department Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, confirmed ongoing discussions.