Trump forms coalition with Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Israel to counter China on rare earths and tech

The Trump administration is forming a coalition with five allies to counter China's dominance in critical minerals and technology. The Pax Silica Declaration, signed Friday, unites Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Israel to address China's control over rare earths and emerging tech sectors like AI. This initiative aims to secure global supply chains and compete with China's economic influence, with plans to expand the coalition and discuss cooperation at a summit.