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Vice President Vance announces preferential trade zone for US critical mineral producers

( February 4, 2026, 14:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Vice President JD Vance announced that the US is proposing a preferential trade zone for US critical mineral producers. The zone would establish enforceable price floors and reference prices for each stage of production which reflects real world fair market value. The prices would be maintained through adjustable tariffs.Excerpt from remarks at Critical Minerals Ministerial: ...

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