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Critical minerals: Washington summit takes aim at China

Just weeks after Donald Trump unsettled allies with his plans for Greenland, the United States is once again emphasizing multilateral cooperation. This time, the focus is on securing global access to critical raw materials.

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Katharina Kort
04. February 2026
February 4, 2026, Washington Dc, Virginia, USA: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a news conference during the first Critical Minerals Ministerial at the State Department s Harry S. Truman Building in Washington, DC, USA, on February 04, 2026. About 50 countries attended the ministerial, a gathering to discuss the creation of tech supply chain partnerships that can bypass China. The United States has been looking for alternative sources for rare earth minerals since Beijing cut the U.S. off from its supply last year.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited representatives from around 50 countries to strengthen cooperation on rare earths. (Imago / Zuma Press Wire)

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Last updated: 05. February 2026

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