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US to Unveil Tariff-Free Trade Agreements for Critical Minerals and Rare Earths

The event underscores the strategic importance of securing supply chains for essential materials.
February 3, 2026 by
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2026-02-03
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (11)
Lithium
U.S. Critical-Minerals Mining Companies
Rare Earth Elements Basket
Nickel
Cobalt
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Negative Impacts (1)
Chinese Rare-Earth Producers
Total impacts: 12 | Positive: 11 | Negative: 1
Event Overview

The event underscores the strategic importance of securing supply chains for essential materials. The agreements aim to enhance trade relations and potentially stabilize prices, reflecting broader economic and geopolitical dynamics.

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US to Announce Up to 11 Bilateral Trade Agreements for Critical Minerals and Rare Earths
2026-02-04 04:21

The United States plans to announce up to 11 bilateral trade agreements this week. These agreements are aimed at providing 'tariff-free trade' for critical minerals and rare earth elements. The announcement was made by US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The agreements may also include setting a price floor.

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