US Asks Allies to Step Up Measures on Chinese Minerals
Ore is piled up for delivery at a mine in Jiyuan, Henan Province, China.
Photographer: Keith Bedford/BloombergThe US will convene dozens of foreign ministers from allied countries next month to pursue an agreement designed to help reduce their dependencies on Chinese critical minerals.
The meeting, which people familiar say is slated for Feb. 4, will be focused on diversifying and fortifying supply chains for critical minerals. It’s expected to be hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.