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flag Australia seeks EU tariff-free auto access using critical minerals leverage amid push to reduce China’s refining dominance.

flag Australia is using its critical minerals supply—lithium, cobalt, and copper—as leverage in renewed free trade talks with the European Union, aiming for tariff-free access for EU automakers. flag Talks paused in 2023 over agricultural concerns are now advancing, supported by diplomatic efforts from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. flag The push comes amid Western efforts to reduce reliance on China’s dominance in mineral refining. flag Australia also welcomed a U.S. decision to exempt its beef from tariffs, crediting diplomacy, and highlighted recent APEC talks as signs of trade helping ease global tensions.

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