The Countries Courting Trump With Critical Minerals

Australia becomes the latest country to sign a deal with the U.S. president.

Anthony Albanese, left, and Donald Trump sit in brown chairs at a brown table. In front of Trump is a paper placard which says, "The President." October 20, 2025, 5:59 PM Comment icon View Comments ( )

Trump’s Second Term

Ongoing reports and analysis

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became the latest leader to use critical minerals as a fast-track into U.S. President Donald Trump’s good graces, signing a deal during his visit to Washington on Monday that will give the United States greater access to Australia’s critical mineral reserves and infrastructure.

As part of the deal, the two countries will jointly invest $3 billion in critica

See Full Page