US EditionTrump team hears pitches on access to Myanmar's rare earths
MYANMAR, JUL 28 – The U.S. aims to counter China's rare earths dominance by seeking access to Myanmar's critical minerals, securing alternative supply chains amid global resource competition.
- On July 25, 2025, the US Treasury Department lifted sanctions on allies of Myanmar’s military junta, reversing decades-long policy.
- The United States government sees rare earth access as a strategic priority, aiming to influence Myanmar’s resources over China’s dominance, as recent policies indicate.
- Surprisingly, Myanmar’s rare earth mines are not controlled by the military junta and are increasingly operated by the United Wa State Army, while the resistance controls more than half the territory.
- This move risks cementing UWSA’s dominance in rare earth mining, as Myanmar’s generals will welcome the change.
- In Southeast Asia, experts warn this shift could leave China stronger, the US weaker, and Myanmar more isolated than ever.
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By Trevor Hunnicutt, David Brunnstrom, Devjyot Ghoshal and Poppy McPherson
Trump Team Hears Pitches on Access to Myanmar's Rare Earths
The Trump administration has heard competing proposals that would significantly alter longstanding U.S. policy toward Myanmar, with the aim of diverting its vast supplies of rare earth minerals away from strategic rival China, four people with direct knowledge of the discussions said.
Trump team hears pitches on access to Myanmar's rare earths
The Trump administration has heard competing proposals that would significantly alter longstanding U.S. policy toward Myanmar, with the aim of diverting its vast supplies of rare earth minerals away from strategic rival China, four people with direct knowledge of the discussions said.
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