Strategic Partnership to Reshape Critical Mineral Supply Chains

The U.S., EU, and Japan have formed a strategic partnership to enhance supply chain resilience for critical minerals, currently dominated by China. They plan to finalize an agreement on this within 30 days, potentially involving trade deals with like-minded partners, including price controls and subsidies.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-02-2026 22:34 IST | Created: 04-02-2026 22:34 IST
Strategic Partnership to Reshape Critical Mineral Supply Chains
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In a move to counter Chinese dominance, the United States, European Union, and Japan have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering supply chain resilience for vital minerals.

On Wednesday, the three parties revealed plans to finalize a memorandum of understanding on these critical resources.

The agreement is set to be concluded swiftly, within a 30-day timeframe, and seeks to establish broader trade collaborations that may include border-adjusted pricing and subsidies to narrow price gaps.

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