The US, under the Trump administration, is pursuing pragmatic diplomacy to lessen China's grip on rare earth minerals. This strategic shift aims to rebuild critical mineral supply chains, fostering cooperation on resource projects despite broader political tensions.

The Donald Trump administration’s strategic interest in rare earths is pushing the US towards more pragmatic diplomacy as it seeks to rebuild critical mineral supply chains that pivot away from China, according to observers. The shift has yielded cooperation on resource projects even when broader political ties are strained, they added, saying it highlighted Washington’s eagerness to secure alternative supplies even though Beijing’s dominance in the supply chain appeared too strong to break...