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  • Affairs
  • Episode 3203
  • 06 Feb 2026
  • 43 min

The US wants a critical-minerals club to counter China: who’s in?

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  • The Monocle Daily
  • Affairs
  • Episode 3203
  • 43 min

We discuss the political risks facing allies as an increasingly isolationist America invites them to work together to challenge Chinese dominance in the critical-mineral supply-chain market. Plus: as the Winter Olympics kick off, Lily Austin and Chris Cermak recommend the best winter-sports films.

Host
  • Andrew Mueller
Contributors
  • Angelica Jopson
  • Mariella Bevan

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