TRUMP TRADE CHIEF URGES US ALLIES TO PAY MORE FOR CRITICAL MINERALS- FT

The U.S. trade chief under the Trump administration urged allied nations to increase their spending on critical minerals, emphasizing burden-sharing in securing supply chains vital for defense and clean energy. This reflects a strategic push to reduce American dependency on adversarial suppliers and reshore key inputs, reinforcing the broader "friend-shoring" trade framework. The call targets supply chain reconfiguration, which could shift capital flows toward mining projects in allied countries and boost demand for minerals from politically vetted sources. Markets most exposed include rare earths, lithium, and uranium producers with operations in Canada, Australia, and select European nations. Traders will watch upcoming U.S. Department of Defense procurement data for signs of accelerated spending on domestic and allied mineral contracts.

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