US and Italy Sign MoU on Critical Minerals Cooperation

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21

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What happened

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in New York City during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, including efforts to diversify supply chains and protect strategic industries from adversarial acquisitions. During the meeting, they signed the Italy-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals cooperation, which launched a joint working group to advance practical cooperation on critical minerals recycling and recovery.

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Why it matters

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The MoU outlines a framework for enhanced U.S.-Italy economic partnership focused on strategic resources. The agreement aims to leverage cooperation on critical minerals, which are vital for modern industry and technology, thereby impacting international trade flows and supply chain resilience.

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Who's involved

Marco RubioUnited States Secretary of State
Antonio TajaniItalian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Italy could benefit from the bilateral cooperation and supply chain diversification outlined in the MoU with the U.S.

Coverage

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