Why The US And India Just Signed A Major Minerals Deal | Dawn News English

The United States and India have signed a major critical minerals agreement aimed at strengthening supply chains for key resources used in electric vehicles, semiconductors, defense systems, and clean energy technology. The deal reflects growing strategic cooperation between Washington and New Delhi as both countries seek to reduce dependence on China-dominated mineral networks. Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth elements have become central to global economic competition and national security planning. Analysts say the agreement could reshape technology manufacturing, energy transition policies, and geopolitical alliances across the Indo-Pacific region. Watch the full report from Dawn News English. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #usa #india #criticalminerals #geopolitics #china #supplychains #cleanenergy #globaleconomy #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews