G-20 Calls to Shield Critical Minerals in Veiled China Swipe

The Group of 20 called for greater protection of critical minerals from unilateral trade actions, in a seemingly veiled reference to China’s sweeping export curbs unleashed during Donald Trump’s trade war.

“We seek to ensure that the value chain of critical minerals can better withstand disruptions whether due to geopolitical tensions, unilateral trade measures inconsistent with WTO Rules, pandemics, or natural disasters,” the group said in a proposed draft document seen by Bloomberg News.