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New Zealand’s Taxpayers’ Union pushes for a U.S. critical minerals deal amid protests over environmental and sovereignty concerns.
New Zealand’s Taxpayers’ Union has launched a petition urging the government to pursue a critical minerals agreement with the United States, citing a 7.7% drop in mining output and sluggish economic growth.
The group argues the deal would boost jobs, exports, and national resilience by reducing reliance on China and supporting domestic industry.
Meanwhile, Greenpeace protesters defaced Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s electorate office with images of Donald Trump and American flags, renaming it “Trump War Minerals HQ” to oppose the proposed deal, warning it could enable military exploitation, environmental harm, and complicity in U.S. foreign conflicts.
The government says discussions are preliminary, though it has advanced exploration efforts with an $80 million fund, while critics demand transparency and caution against prioritizing foreign military interests over sovereignty and environmental protection.
La Unión de Contribuyentes de Nueva Zelanda presiona para un acuerdo de minerales críticos de los Estados Unidos en medio de protestas por preocupaciones ambientales y de soberanía.