Critical minerals agreements are a mechanism used to promote commercial partnerships and to expand trade and investment in strategic supply chains.
October 29, 2025
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resource
Agreements focused on critical minerals can facilitate joint ventures, supply-chain cooperation, and investment between companies and countries.
Tariff uncertainty and changes in import levies commonly cause businesses to adjust pricing strategies, reduce costs (including layoffs), re-evaluate supply chains, and explore alternative manufacturing locations.
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economic
Businesses respond to changes in trade policy and import costs by altering operations, sourcing, and pricing decisions.