Sen. Lankford: U.S. must engage partners on critical minerals trade

The U.S. must pursue long-lasting trade partnerships with trusted countries to ensure secure supplies of critical minerals and reduce China’s “leverage,” Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) said on Tuesday. Lankford, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, spoke about critical minerals as a key element of U.S. energy security during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Trade partnerships with trusted allies, he said, will be key to filling a gap between demand for critical minerals and...