Critical Minerals Now Central to US Diplomacy, Says Marco Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says critical minerals are central to US diplomacy, aiming to reduce China dependence and secure supply chains for advanced tech and defense.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says critical minerals are central to US diplomacy, aiming to reduce China dependence and secure supply chains for advanced tech and defense.
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