Core Insights - The U.S. Trade Representative's Office announced new initiatives to form a critical minerals trade alliance with allies, finalize a critical minerals action plan with Mexico, and establish strategic partnerships with the EU and Japan [1][2] - South Korea is seeking to deepen cooperation with China in the critical minerals supply chain, contrasting with the U.S. approach to reduce reliance on China [2] Group 1: U.S. Initiatives - The U.S.-Mexico Critical Minerals Action Plan is the first of its kind, aiming to create coordinated trade policies and mechanisms, including a border-adjusted price floor for key minerals [1] - The U.S., EU, and Japan plan to develop a resilience action plan for critical mineral supply chains, which will also include a border-adjusted price floor mechanism to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities [1] - A memorandum on critical mineral supply chain security is expected to be drafted by the U.S. and EU within the next 30 days [1] Group 2: International Reactions - Turkey's Anadolu Agency noted that the U.S. government has prioritized critical minerals in its industrial and trade policy to reduce dependence on China [2] - South Korea's Ministry of Trade is establishing a communication hotline and a joint committee with China to facilitate more efficient and stable imports of mineral resources [2] - China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of maintaining an open and inclusive international trade environment and opposed the formation of exclusive trade rules by any country [2]
关键矿产合作,韩国没全听美国,中方:反对“小圈子”规则破坏国际经贸秩序
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2026-02-05 22:39