The U.S. will call on dozens of foreign ministers from allied countries next month to work on an agreement designed to help reduce their dependencies on Chinese critical minerals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/16/us-allies-chinese-minerals/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #us #rareearths #scottbessent #donaldtrump #supplychains #china #trade