U.S. Signs Critical Minerals Deal With Uzbekistan
On February 18, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (D.F.C.) announced an agreement with the Government of Uzbekistan to improve access to the Central Asian country’s critical minerals. This “Joint Investment Framework” represents an American effort to disrupt China’s dominance of the critical minerals sector. Uzbekistan, a nation of 40
Jacob Sherber
March 18, 2026
