Conversations: Trump, Albanese and critical minerals

Conversations: Trump, Albanese and critical minerals

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What exactly is the nature of the deal struck between the US and Australian governments on critical minerals? How is it different to the agreements Washington later signed with Southeast Asian countries? And why are we worried about supplies of (not very) rare earths anyway? Explore the economics and politics with the Lowy Institute's Sam Roggeveen and Robert Walker.

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Areas of expertise: Australian foreign and defence policy; China’s military forces; US defence and foreign policy; drones and other military technology; trends in global democracy
Areas of expertise: International economics; trade and supply chains; geoeconomics and economic security; growth and development; macroeconomics; critical minerals and technology competition
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