Key Points Marco Rubio is convening a first U.S.-led Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4, 2026, to tighten “friendly” supply chains. Argentina is a prime target because lithium output is rising and copper projects could transform exports by 2029. The central tension is China’s dominance in processing and trade, including deep commercial links inside Argentina. […]
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