Summary

Expands the Chief Critical Minerals Negotiator’s role to lead U.S. trade negotiations, enforcement, and whole-of-government coordination on critical minerals and related products. Requires an annual public report (first due September 30, 2026) reviewing foreign policies and actions that create supply‑chain risks for critical minerals and a follow-on response plan within 30 days for any adverse findings.

• Gives the Chief Critical Minerals Negotiator explicit authority to lead trade talks and enforcement actions focused on critical minerals and processed mineral products.
• Requires an annual, public report reviewing foreign actions and policies that create critical mineral supply‑chain risks, with the first report due Sept 30, 2026.
• Mandates submission within 30 days of a specific response plan for each adverse finding identified in the annual report.
• Directs USTR to coordinate with State, Energy, Interior, and other designated officials on critical minerals policy and actions.
• Targets foreign acts, such as export restrictions, price manipulation, and overcapacity, that could threaten U.S. defense, energy, and critical infrastructure supply chains.
• Increases transparency and accountability for how the U.S. government monitors and responds to critical mineral supply‑chain risks.
• Applies to countries with significant trade ties to the U.S. or those that pose supply‑chain risk, potentially prompting trade or diplomatic responses.
• Imposes new administrative and reporting burdens on USTR and partner agencies but does not itself appropriate funds or change tax law.