Trump Signs Rare Earths and Minerals Deal with Australia to Counter China
TL;DR
US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an $8.5 billion agreement on rare earth minerals, with joint investments to boost mining and processing, amid China's export restrictions. Trump also expressed support for the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal and signed a critical minerals pact, while an awkward exchange with Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd highlighted tensions.
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