US and Australia strike critical minerals deal as Trump backs AUKUS

President says submarine partnership is 'all set' and advancing 'very rapidly'

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meet at the White House on Monday.  © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reached an agreement on critical minerals on Monday, a move that comes as the U.S. is seeking to move its supply chains for important materials away from China.

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