In a strategic move aimed at countering China's tightened grip on the global supply of critical minerals, President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have inked a pivotal agreement. The deal, announced during their inaugural summit at the White House on Monday, represents months of negotiations and underscores a mutual commitment to secure and process essential rare earth materials.

At the heart of this alliance is an ambitious $8.5 billion pipeline ready for deployment, promising a substantial economic boost rallied by joint investments from both nations. The agreement, still with undisclosed full terms, will see each country contribute $1 billion over the next six months, focusing on the processing of rare earths—crucial components in myriad high-tech applicati

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