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Steve Daines Pursues Rare Earth Diplomacy With China Into 2026

Original: Steve Daines China Rare Earth Diplomacy 2026

US Senator Steve Daines of Montana is engaged in diplomacy with China over rare earth materials, with discussions extending into 2026. The topic centers on securing supply chains for critical minerals, a priority given China's dominance in rare earth production. Observers are watching how Daines' outreach could shape US-China trade and technology policy.

Why now: Rare earth supply security is a high-stakes issue in US-China relations heading into 2026.

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