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United States trails Europe in critical minerals race

The United States is reported to be behind Europe in competition for critical minerals. The headline points to a strategic resource and supply-chain gap.

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Critical-mineral competition affects economic security and industrial supply chains.

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  1. U.S. Leaves Europe Behind in Critical Minerals Race ↗oilprice.com · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

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