Argentina Signs Critical Minerals Deal With the U.S. in Washington’s Biggest Move Yet to Break China’s Grip

2026-02-05 - 12:55

Key Points Every lithium battery in your phone, laptop, and electric car depends on minerals that China controls at every stage — from mine to magnet — and Argentina just signed a deal with the United States to change that. Argentina’s mining exports hit a record $6 billion in 2025, but the country sits on