US Sets Critical Minerals Price Floor for National Security

#US Agencies Have Developed #CriticalMinerals Price Floor System

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel, P.Eng Leave a comment

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The US has developed a critical minerals price floor system that it’s pitching to allies as the Trump administration and more than 50 countries look to reduce dependence on China for the resources that are deemed critical to national security.

Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said multiple US agencies have developed the system and are having conversations with allies and partners. It’s the latest update to progress being made by the US and its allies to ringfence Western companies from China’s pressure on those markets.