Brazil-India Rare Earths Pact Strengthens Lula’s Hand With Trump

2026-02-23 - 10:13

Key Points — Brazil and India signed a cooperation agreement on critical minerals during Lula’s visit to New Delhi on Saturday, linking Brazil’s second-largest rare earth reserves to India’s technology sector. — The deal diversifies both countries’ strategic options — reducing India’s dependence on Chinese supply while giving Brazil a broader partner base in a