Trump, Albanese seal rare earths deal to counter China's control

WASHINGTON, Oct 21: United States President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have reached an agreement on rare earth and critical minerals as China tightens its control over global supply chains. The deal was signed at the White House on Monday, marking a new phase in cooperation between the two countries amid growing concerns over Beijing’s dominance in the sector, according to Al Jazeera.