Tariffs and trade: breaking China's grip on critical minerals

The Fast Forward podcast is back with a highly anticipated new season! Join host Andrea Hotter, special correspondent at Fastmarkets and co-host Will Adams, head of battery and base metals research, as they explore the dynamic world of critical minerals.  This season begins with an in-depth discussion on securing supply chains, tariffs and the West's reliance on China for vital resources like rare earths, graphite and lithium. Featuring an industry-relevant panel of experts – Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes, former Deputy Director for Batteries and Critical Minerals at the US Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Ben Steinberg, Executive VP at Venn Strategies.  This episode uncovers the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of energy, defense and technology. From the role of government and international collaboration to innovative solutions for the green energy industry’s growth, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss. 

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