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This bill, titled the Critical Minerals Trade Security Act, aims to bolster the United States' position in the global trade of critical minerals, which are vital for national security and economic resilience, citing concerns about foreign supply chain disruptions and economic coercion. The bill proposes establishing a new position within the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) called the Chief Critical Minerals Negotiator. This negotiator will be responsible for conducting trade negotiations specifically concerning critical minerals, enforcing existing trade agreements related to these resources, and addressing unfair trade practices by other countries. The Chief Critical Minerals Negotiator will also coordinate the USTR's critical minerals policy in consultation with the Secretaries of State, Energy, and the Interior, or their designees. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Chief Critical Minerals Negotiator submit an annual report to Congress and publish it online, detailing a review of countries' trade practices related to critical minerals, assessing whether these practices create supply chain vulnerabilities detrimental to U.S. defense, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors, or violate trade agreements. Following this report, the negotiator must also submit a plan outlining the U.S. response to any identified adverse actions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6659/all-info