Critical Minerals at the Core of U.S. Foreign Policy
February 9, 2026
The US is making critical minerals a pillar of its foreign policy to reduce dependence on China and secure supply chains for technologies.
The US is making critical minerals a pillar of its foreign policy to reduce dependence on China and secure supply chains for technologies.
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