U.S. Launches Coalition to Secure AI Chips and Critical Minerals – Trade News | 06/12/25

The United States has launched an initiative with eight allied nations — Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, Israel, the UAE and Australia — to secure global supply chains for artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors and critical minerals. The cooperation agenda covers energy, advanced chip manufacturing, AI infrastructure and logistics, aiming to ensure stable supply flows, reduce dependence on China, and safeguard essential inputs for strategic technologies. Link to Article