US-Japan Action Plan on Critical Minerals Announced
Summary
USTR announced the U.S.-Japan Action Plan on Critical Minerals in March 2026. The plan establishes a framework for bilateral cooperation on critical mineral supply chains between the United States and Japan. This diplomatic initiative affects companies involved in mining, processing, and trading of critical minerals used in clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors.
What changed
The USTR announced a new U.S.-Japan Action Plan on Critical Minerals, establishing a bilateral framework for cooperation on critical mineral supply chain resilience. The plan addresses strategic minerals used in clean energy technology, semiconductors, and defense applications.\n\nAffected parties include mining companies, mineral processors, clean energy manufacturers, semiconductor firms, and defense contractors who rely on critical mineral imports or have interests in Japan-related mineral trade. Companies should monitor for subsequent implementing announcements that may create new trade facilitation pathways or compliance requirements.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementation details
- Review supply chain dependencies on affected minerals
- Assess eligibility for bilateral cooperation programs
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Ambassador Jamieson Greer Announces U.S.-Japan Action Plan on Critical Minerals
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WASHINGTON – Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer announced the enactment of the U.S.-Japan Action Plan on Critical Minerals. Under this Action Plan, the United States and Japan will develop strategic trade policies and border mechanisms to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and protect the downstream industries that depend on critical minerals imports.
“The United States and Japan are taking an important step to expand the production and diversity of critical minerals, laying the foundation for a binding plurilateral agreement supported by price floors and other measures,” said Ambassador Greer. “Today’s announcement reinforces our supply chain resilience and energy security with a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region. I thank my Japanese counterparts for their commitment to deepening coordination on critical minerals to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance.”
Read the U.S.-Japan Action Plan on Critical Minerals here.
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