Content overview: “EU Backs 46 Strategic Minerals Projects to Avert China Trade War, Says Commissioner Séjour”. The European Union is accelerating efforts to secure critical raw materials and reduce reliance on China, announcing support for 46 strategic projects across the bloc. Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné said the EU is 'pulling out all the stops' to prevent a potential trade crisis with Beijing. The projects include lithium and rare earths plants, aiming to boost domestic supply by 2030.
This move comes as global competition for minerals essential to green technologies intensifies, and the EU seeks to diversify away from Chinese dominance in processing. By investing in these projects, the bloc hopes to strengthen its industrial base and avoid supply disruptions. The initiative underscores the EU's strategic urgency to build resilience in critical supply chains and maintain economic security. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.