India, U.S. strike Critical Minerals deal amid China concerns
India and the U.S. have established a framework for cooperation on critical minerals to address concerns over China's export controls. The agreement was signed during the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi and aims to enhance the supply chain for critical minerals. Both nations emphasized the importance of this partnership for their respective economies and innovation sectors.
- ▪India and the U.S. signed a framework for cooperation on critical minerals on May 26, 2026.
- ▪The agreement aims to secure supplies of mining and processing of critical minerals amid concerns over China's export controls.
- ▪External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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India and the U.S. on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) firmed up a key framework for cooperation in ensuring steady supplies of critical minerals, a move that comes amid growing concerns over China's export controls on rare earth elements and strategic metals vital for global technology supply chains.The framework on securing supplies of mining and processing of critical minerals was signed on the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi.Quad Foreign Ministers meet updates on May 26, 2026"It is something very timely and critical," External Affairs Minister S.
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