Event Brief
Vance Calls Allies to Join Critical Minerals Bloc
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Summary: U.S. VP JD Vance urges allies to form a trading bloc for critical minerals to counter China's influence.
WHO: JD Vance
WHAT: Called for a critical minerals trading bloc
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 11:39 AM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: To counter China's supply chain dominance
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