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U.S.-China summit will hinge on critical minerals

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12 September 2026

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regulatory

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Advanced Materials

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United States

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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The upcoming U.S.-China summit will focus heavily on Beijing's export controls of critical minerals essential for technology and military sectors. China currently dominates global refining of key minerals, creating significant leverage that threatens $6.5 trillion in annual global production outside China, with major impacts on the U.S. and Europe.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Advanced Materials.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a sudden risk in mineral supplies as China controls the refining stage that adds most value. This is a call to secure alternative refining options or partners before the summit tightens export controls.

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