Trump's Trade Deals and America's Critical Minerals Future
The United States is entering a new era of resource security, reshaping its critical minerals future through recent trade deals.
America's industrial and energy ambitions were previously tied to a single point of global processing control. However, with new agreements signed with Australia and Malaysia,! and another impending deal with Japan, the country is securing access to critical minerals that power electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced defense technologies.
These deals represent far more than trade diplomacy; they mark a strategic pivot toward independence in a market long dominated by China.
By forming stronger partnerships with key Indo-Pacific allies, the US is signaling its intention to no longer rely on competitors to fuel its growth.
Author's summary: Trump's trade deals secure US access to critical minerals.