US President Donald Trump and Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday (October 28) signed a framework agreement to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths through enhanced mining and processing cooperation, the White House said in a statement.

US-Japan rare earth deal

The agreement was signed during Trump’s visit to Japan, part of his wider tour of Asia, as both nations seek to strengthen their rare earth supply chains, which are vital for various industries from renewable energy to electronics and automobiles.

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