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Decoupling of Critical Minerals Supply Chains Accelerates

Regional alliances construct bilateral treaties to secure cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements.

By Jonathan VanceJun 11, 20261 min read
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Key Takeaways

Global trade corridors are restructuring as Western and Asian manufacturers negotiate long-term supply agreements for critical raw materials.

The distribution of critical raw materials has emerged as the central pillar of international industrial policy.

Tags:Global AffairsSupply ChainTrade Policy

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Jonathan Vance
Jonathan Vance

Jonathan Vance is a senior financial journalist covering macroeconomics, monetary policy, and global currency markets. Previously at Financial Times and The Economist.