How critical minerals became a flash point in US-China trade war
- President Donald Trump's return in early 2025 led the United States to reintroduce severe tariffs on imports.
- These aggressive tariff measures escalated tensions with China, triggering an intense trade battle.
- China retaliated with its own tariffs, reaching up to 125%, and restricted critical mineral exports.
- The World Trade Organization forecasts a 0.2% contraction in global trade growth for 2025, down from 3% projected earlier.
- The intensifying trade conflict prompts countries worldwide to brace for significant disruptions and seek supply chain diversification.
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What are critical minerals and why does everybody want Canada's?
Since the tariff battle started earlier this year, the phrase "critical minerals" has become part of discussions around the world. What exactly are critical minerals and why are they important? Well, critical minerals are minerals that are needed for economic or security reasons and essential in the manufacturing of many required products. And, Canada's got a lot of them.
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