Commodities Cold War : Trump critical minerals quest is linked to AI ambitions

Critical minerals have already been at the center of mounting conflict between the U.S.

Source cnbc.com AI Summary Updated February 4, 2026

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Critical minerals have already been at the center of mounting conflict between the U.S. and China. These tensions laid bare weakness in the supply chain.

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