U.S.-proposed critical minerals trading bloc a ‘difficult sell,’ say natural resources experts

'We're obviously in a stage where people treat American trade deals with skepticism,' says Heather Exner-Pirot, director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's energy, natural resources, and environment program.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand visited Washington, D.C., where delegations from more than 50 countries met to discuss international collaboration on critical mineral supply chains on Feb. 4.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

February 25, 2026

It is unclear whether entering into an international critical minerals trading bloc recently proposed by the United States would be the right move for Canada because details are still sparse, and since global confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trade partner is dwindling, a...

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