STRATEGIC Minerals Act aims to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements through trade agreements and strategic partnerships.
The STRATEGIC Minerals Act authorizes the President to negotiate and enter into trade agreements focusing on critical minerals and rare earth elements, aiming to enhance economic and national security. The act defines "covered free trade agreement" as an agreement exclusively focusing on these minerals, reducing trade barriers, and ensuring enforceable provisions to prevent foreign entities of concern from benefiting. The act mandates congressional consultation before initiating negotiations and requires a briefing on the feasibility of such agreements.
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