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G7 leaders agree to plan to undo China's dominance in critical minerals
The Group of Seven leaders have agreed on a plan to reduce dependence on China for rare earths and critical minerals used in key defense and technology applications, the latest effort by the West to address a key point of leverage for China in trade and geopolitical negotiations.
TL;DR
- G7 leaders agreed on a plan to reduce dependence on China for rare earths and critical minerals.
- The goal is for no single country outside the G7 and its partners to supply over 60% of rare earths and permanent magnets by 2030, ideally reaching 50% sooner.
- This aims to counter China's dominance, which it has used as leverage in trade and geopolitical negotiations.
- China previously imposed export controls on rare earths in response to U.S. tariffs.
- G7 members include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Rare earths and permanent magnets are crucial for defense, energy technologies, and consumer products.
- The G7 committed to working together to boost critical mineral production and prevent economic coercion.