U.S. and Australia pledge $2 billion investment in critical minerals to counter China's influence

The United States and Australia have committed to investing at least $1 billion each, totaling $2 billion, over the next six months in critical mineral mining and processing projects. This agreement, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, aims to reduce China's dominance in the critical minerals industry and secure vital resources for American manufacturing and national security.