Senators introduce bill pushing U.S. to negotiate critical minerals deals

Four senators have introduced a bill that would “empower” the president to negotiate sectoral agreements focused on critical minerals and rare earths elements to help avoid supply chain disruptions and reduce U.S. dependence on China. The “ Securing Trade and Resources for Advanced Technology, Economic Growth, and International Commerce (STRATEGIC) Minerals Act ” would give the U.S. Trade Representative the authority to “negotiate, enter into, and enforce a covered free trade agreement when the President determines that it is in...