Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments

U.S.-Thailand Agreement Enhances Cooperation on Critical Minerals Supply Chains

Timeline: Effective upon signature, no specified deadline

Summary: The U.S. and Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding to diversify and secure global critical minerals supply chains through cooperation on trade, investment, technology transfer, and capacity building. The agreement promotes domestic value addition and fair trade practices, with regular coordination and independent project reviews. Key sectors impacted include research, education, and policy development, offering opportunities for Vanderbilt University and other stakeholders to expand partnerships and innovation in this strategic area.

Key Actions: Vanderbilt’s Office of Global Strategy should pursue partnerships with Thai institutions; the School of Engineering to focus on sustainable mineral technologies; conduct environmental research on mining impacts; analyze global supply chain effects; and engage federal policymakers to support relevant research funding.

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