#Critical_Goods: The US is intensifying its economic diplomacy toward mineral-rich African countries. But there two main spoilers: 1) China's presence on the continent for at least 15 years; and 2) the cautious approach of African countries who do not want to be bossed around &⤵️ 
who understand that the West is running out of time and critical minerals for the green transition. Both the Chinese factor and the mineral hunger in the West put Africa in a convenient position to reach beneficial agreements. China controls 40-75% of the nickel, copper,⤵️
cobalt and lithium supply chain. The US is trying to use the Minerals Security Partnership, with the G7 and 6 other nations, to encourage the creation of new supply chains from Africa to the US. It will take⤵️
a lot of humbleness to approach African capitals, who want their interests to be taken into account. Security, investment and a peer-to-peer approach will be three imperatives to effectively diversify trade in critical minerals from Chinese-controlled Africa.
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