US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China

By DIDI TANG, JOSH FUNK and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners, using tariffs to maintain minimum prices and defend against China’s stranglehold on the key elements needed for everything from fighter jets to smartphones. Vice President JD […]
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