Japan begins Mercosur trade talks for oil and minerals
Japan is starting trade talks with the Mercosur bloc to diversify its energy supplies and reduce reliance on Chinese rare earths, according to Nikkei. The negotiations aim to lower automotive tariffs while securing access to critical minerals and oil.
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Japan will launch economic partnership talks with the Mercosur trade bloc to secure energy supplies and reduce automotive tariffs. The negotiations aim to establish new trade links with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. This shift targets supply chain resilience as geopolitical tensions threaten traditional Middle Eastern oil routes and Chinese mineral dominance.
