USTR Greer Encourages US Allies to Pay Higher Prices for Critical Minerals
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has urged American allies to pay a 'national security premium' for critical minerals sourced from outside China, according to a Financial Times report. The goal is to secure supply chains and reduce reliance on China for key minerals. Greer emphasized that prioritizing cost efficiency has contributed to the current dependency on China.
Topics: China critical minerals national security supply chain trade policy USTR