Rare Earth Diplomacy
During his Asia tour, Trump aims to secure mineral supplies through new partnerships, countering China's dominance from Tokyo to Bangkok.
US-Japan Framework
The US and Japan signed an agreement to support the supply of critical minerals and rare earths, crucial to their domestic industries.
- Joint mapping of mineral sources
- Investment opportunities
- Stockpiling
Both countries plan to provide financial backing for selected projects within six months, although specific initiatives remain undisclosed.
The agreement aims to "support the supply of raw and processed critical minerals and rare earths crucial to the domestic industries of the United States and Japan".
Author's summary: Trump's Asia tour focuses on securing rare earth mineral supplies.