This bill creates a new position called the Chief Critical Minerals Negotiator within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to focus exclusively on securing America's supply of critical minerals like rare earth elements. The negotiator will conduct trade negotiations, enforce trade agreements, and address unfair practices by other countries that threaten U.S. access to these materials, which are essential for defense systems, advanced technology, and infrastructure. The bill recognizes that the United States relies heavily on foreign sources of critical minerals, making the economy and military vulnerable to supply disruptions and economic pressure from other nations. Starting September 30, 2026, and every year thereafter, the Chief Negotiator must report to Congress on the trade practices of major trading partners and countries posing supply chain risks, identifying whether their actions violate trade agreements or threaten U.S. national security. Within 30 days of each report, the negotiator must also submit a plan outlining specific actions to address any problematic practices discovered.
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