Rubio pushes G20 to break China’s grip on critical minerals
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged G20 foreign ministers to strengthen supply chains and secure strategic trade routes, as Washington seeks to loosen China’s dominance over critical minerals. The meeting closed in Atlanta on Saturday without consensus on key issues.
Rubio said there was “universal recognition” among G20 members of the importance of critical minerals, supply chain security and freedom of navigation. “The first step is at least some…” he added, without completing the thought in the draft remarks.