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US proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China

The United States aims to coordinate with allies to set price floors and tariffs for critical minerals, with 55 countries attending the ministerial to reduce China’s supply dominance.

  • The US has proposed a preferential trade bloc with allies for critical minerals aimed at countering China's dominance in the sector.
  • Vice President JD Vance unveiled plans to establish coordinated price floors for critical minerals through adjustable tariffs to support pricing integrity within the trade bloc.
  • The move aims to encourage private investment in mining and processing projects by guaranteeing minimum prices, reducing reliance on cheaper Chinese supply.
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US seeking to form critical mineral 'preferential trade zone' to counter China

The Trump administration is seeking to form a critical minerals

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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