Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Japan partnered with the United States to establish a joint framework focused on securing and strengthening the supply chains of critical minerals and rare earth elements essential for advanced technologies such as electric vehicles, batteries, and renewable energy systems. The agreement emphasises coordinated investment, fair market practices, and resilient bilateral supply chains across the stages of extraction, separation, and processing. Through this collaboration, both countries aim to reduce dependency on single-source suppliers, diversify global mineral resources, and enhance economic and strategic stability in the rapidly evolving clean technology and semiconductor sectors.