Trump unveils US$12 billion push to curb China’s grip on critical minerals

Trump unveils US$12 billion push to curb China’s grip on critical minerals: a running story on the front pages of 5 newsrooms from 3 February 2026 to 22 February 2026, 9 headlines over 20 days.

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22 February 2026

• Al Jazeera India signs critical minerals deal with Brazil to curb dependance on China

19 February 2026

• AP Indonesia tightens control on nickel as the US and China scramble for critical minerals

18 February 2026

• Wall Street Journal Projects include critical minerals, oil and gas infrastructure and power generation, U.S. officials say.

15 February 2026

• South China Morning Post New Zealand catches flak for ‘secret’ US critical minerals talks

5 February 2026

• Al Jazeera Trump’s critical minerals meet: Who’s attending, what’s at stake?
• Al Jazeera US announces proposed critical mineral trading bloc

3 February 2026

• New York Times Trump to Unveil $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile
• South China Morning Post Trump unveils US$12 billion push to curb China’s grip on critical minerals
• Al Jazeera What is the US strategic minerals stockpile?