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flag President Trump imposed tariffs on trading partners lacking critical minerals deals within 180 days, citing national security and dependence on China.

flag On January 14, 2026, President Trump announced new tariffs on trading partners that don’t secure critical minerals agreements within 180 days, citing national security risks from U.S. dependence on foreign sources, especially China, for rare earth elements. flag The move, based on a Section 232 investigation, aims to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and boost domestic processing. flag The administration is pushing negotiations modeled on a secret U.S.-Australia deal that includes investment incentives, Chinese investment restrictions, and price supports. flag New Zealand is seen as a potential target, though no country has been officially named.

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