The so-called Quad group was hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and announced a critical minerals initiative. The group wants to counter China’s dominance in the field of minerals essential for new technology.
The Quad group was first conceived by late Japanese PM Shinzo AbeImage: Jose Luis Magana/AP/dpa/picture alliance
The United States along with Japan, India and Australia announced a critical minerals initiative on Tuesday amid concerns over China’s dominance in the field.
The group of four, also known as the “Quad,” pledged to work towards a stable supply of minerals that are necessary for new technologies.
“Reliance on any one country for processing and refining critical minerals and derivative goods production exposes our industries to economic coercion, price manipulation and supply chain disruptions,” a joint statement by the group said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his counterparts in Washington, DC, despite ties between the Quad nations and US being strained due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other policies.
In his opening remarks, Rubio called the other nations important strategic partners and said it was time to “deliver action” on specific issues.
“Today’s gathering will strengthen strategic stability in the Indo – Pacific and keep it free and open,” Jaishankar posted on X.
The so-called Quad group was hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and announced a critical minerals initiative. The group wants to counter China’s dominance in the field of minerals essential for new
The Quad group was first conceived by late Japanese PM Shinzo AbeImage: Jose Luis Magana/AP/dpa/picture alliance
The United States along with Japan, India and Australia announced a critical minerals initiative on Tuesday amid concerns over China’s dominance in the field.
“Reliance on any one country for processing and refining critical minerals and derivative goods production exposes our industries to economic coercion, price manipulation and supply chain disruptions,” a joint statement by the group said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his counterparts in Washington, DC, despite ties between the Quad nations and US being strained due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other policies.
In his opening remarks, Rubio called the other nations important strategic partners and said it was time to “deliver action” on specific issues.
“Today’s gathering will strengthen strategic stability in the Indo – Pacific and keep it free and open,” Jaishankar posted on X.
