New Zealand, US Discuss Critical Minerals Framework

New Zealand and the United States are negotiating a non-binding framework regarding critical minerals as the U.S. seeks to decrease its dependence on China. The New Zealand government is expected to make an announcement soon, with discussions confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Concerns have been raised about potential breaches of Māori principles related to this agreement, prompting a memorandum to the Waitangi Tribunal. While details are scarce, the U.S. has been securing mineral supply chains with other nations to mitigate reliance on China.

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