Trump's Trade Deals and America's Critical Minerals Future
For too long, America's industrial and energy ambitions have been tied to a single point of global processing control.
The United States is entering a new era of resource security with fresh agreements signed with Australia and Malaysia, and another on the horizon with Japan.
These deals secure access to critical minerals that power electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced defense technologies.
They mark a strategic pivot toward independence in a market long dominated by China.
By asserting stronger partnerships with key Indo-Pacific allies, the US signals that it will no longer rely on competitors to fuel its growth.
Author's summary: Trump's trade deals reshape America's mineral future.