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Singh calls for critical mineral export block to the U.S.
- NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to see the export of critical minerals to the U.S. stopped in response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat. (Jan. 13, 2025)
Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP), has called for a halt on the export of critical minerals to the United States. In a video statement, Singh emphasized the importance of these minerals for Canada's green energy transition, arguing that they should be processed domestically to create jobs and support the Canadian economy. He criticized the current policy of exporting raw materials, which he believes benefits foreign economies at the expense of Canadian interests. Singh's comments come amidst discussions on how Canada can leverage its natural resources to advance its own environmental and economic goals, highlighting a need for a strategic approach to resource management.
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