USA and EU Sign Agreement to Enhance Cooperation on Critical Raw Materials
Daily Monitor
April 24, 2026
USA and EU Sign Agreement to Enhance Cooperation on Critical Raw Materials
US Secretary of State Rubio and EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic have signed a declaration aimed at fostering collaboration in the sourcing, processing, and recycling of critical technology metals such as lithium and cobalt.
The agreement, signed in Washington, addresses the strategic dependence on these raw materials, which are essential for industries including electronics and automotive. China currently dominates the processing of these resources, underscoring the geopolitical implications of this partnership. This development was reported on April 25, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de