Korea Zinc Eyes US Market as Washington Commits $3 Billion to Critical Minerals
The world's largest zinc refiner stands to benefit as the Trump administration launches a major push to secure mineral supply chains outside China's orbit.
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The world's largest zinc refiner stands to benefit as the Trump administration launches a major push to secure mineral supply chains outside China's orbit.

Zhang Yiming says the company will avoid the controversial training method as Chinese AI progress draws Washington's attention
Move aims to counter Chinese dominance in material critical to solar panels and semiconductor manufacturing
New trade measures target Chinese dominance in raw materials critical to both semiconductor manufacturing and solar panel production across the United States.

New restrictions on critical mineral waste reflect deepening rivalry with Beijing over supply chain control
The Trump administration is set to announce results of its Section 232 investigation into foreign polysilicon imports as early as this week, with new duties targeting a material critical to solar panel production.

Washington confronts stark choice between strategic autonomy goals and manufacturing reality as deadline approaches

Chinese startup showcases advanced model at World AI Conference, signaling shift in global competitive landscape

Stimson Center fellow argues Taiwanese and American semiconductor firms operate as strategic partners, not competitors, amid debate over manufacturing dependence