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U.S.: Vance Calls for Creation of Critical Minerals 'Trade Zone' With Allies

Feb 4, 2026 | 21:44 GMT

During the Feb. 4 Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by the U.S. State Department, U.S. Vice President JD Vance proposed creating a "preferential trade zone" for critical raw materials among allies to counter Chinese dominance, the Wall Street Journal reported....

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