🛸 CASE FILE #46

U.S. and Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Alliance

Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals.

The framework aims to build more resilient supply chains and reduce dependence on China for materials essential to semiconductors, EVs, defense, and advanced technologies.

👁 Why it matters

Rare earths have become one of the world's most strategic resources. A stronger U.S.-Japan partnership could reshape global supply chains and intensify competition with China.