Secretary Rubio Meets EU Commissioner Šefčovič, Signs Critical Minerals MOU
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič on April 24, 2026, to discuss rebalancing and revitalizing the U.S.-EU economic relationship. The two officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a Strategic Partnership on Critical Minerals, described as an important step in securing supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic. The meeting was held at the State Department and produced a readout attributed to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič to reaffirm support for rebalancing and revitalizing the U.S.-EU economic relationship to advance economic prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.”
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The State Department released a readout of Secretary Rubio's April 24, 2026 meeting with European Commissioner Šefčovič, announcing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on a Strategic Partnership on Critical Minerals. The MOU aims to secure critical mineral supply chains for both the United States and European Union. The meeting also focused on broader efforts to rebalance and revitalize the U.S.-EU economic relationship to advance transatlantic economic prosperity.
Affected parties include critical mineral producers, importers, and companies in supply chains dependent on minerals covered by the MOU. Companies involved in mining, processing, or trading critical minerals should monitor for subsequent implementation measures under the Strategic Partnership, which may affect sourcing requirements, trade facilitation, or investment screening in the minerals sector.
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Home Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Šefčovič
Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Šefčovič
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April 24, 2026
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič to reaffirm support for rebalancing and revitalizing the U.S.-EU economic relationship to advance economic prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic. The Secretary and Commissioner Šefčovič signed the Memorandum of Understanding on a Strategic Partnership on Critical Minerals, an important step in securing our respective supply chains.
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