Challenges to U.S. Control Over Critical Minerals and Oil Abroad: Historical and Legal Constraints

Challenges to U.S. Control Over Critical Minerals and Oil Abroad: Historical and Legal Constraints

The Trump administration’s efforts to secure U.S. control over critical minerals and oil through equity stakes and trade agreements face significant legal, political, and economic obstacles, reflecting a recurring pattern of resistance from resource-producing nations.

Washington’s Strategic Reconfiguration of the North American Trade Framework Amid China Concerns

Washington’s Strategic Reconfiguration of the North American Trade Framework Amid China Concerns

The U.S. decision to withhold renewal of the USMCA trade agreement signals a strategic shift to embed economic security measures targeting Chinese supply chain influence within North American trade policies, leveraging recurring review mechanisms to sustain pressure on Canada and Mexico.