The United States and Japan have been close economic partners, though they do not have a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Since 2020, the countries have entered into limited bilateral trade deals, covering market access, digital trade, and critical minerals. Following the imposition of U.S. tariffs…
Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Bolivia is a centrally located, landlocked country in South America. The country experienced multiple military coups and periods of authoritarian rule through the 19th and 20th centuries, most recently reestablishing democratic civilian rule in 1982. Despite the country’s significant mineral and hydrocarbon resources,…
Chile, located along the Pacific coast of South America (Figure 1), traditionally has been a close U.S. partner in Latin America. The 119th Congress may assess U.S. economic and security ties with Chile, including the impact of U.S. tariffs, collaboration on critical minerals trade, and efforts to combat transnational…
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