Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is already making moves to secure America's economic independence, hosting a high-stakes meeting in Washington D.C. with G7 nations, Australia, and India to break Communist China's chokehold on critical minerals that are essential to our national security and economic prosperity.
The strategic gathering, held just weeks after President Trump's inauguration, demonstrates the new administration's commitment to putting America First while building coalitions with trusted allies who share our values of freedom and fair trade.
In a statement that should send shockwaves through Beijing, the Treasury Department announced that Secretary Bessent "expressed his optimism that nations will pursue prudent derisking over decoupling" - diplomatic speak for cutting China out of supply chains that could be weaponized against us.
Social media is already buzzing about this major diplomatic win. Indian observer @ImBishwajit9 celebrated the move, posting: "Big move for India's strategic interests! Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw attends the Critical Minerals meeting in DC hosted by US Treasury Sec Scott Bessent. India joins G7 & Australia to build supply chains independent of China's monopoly."
"Secure minerals = Viksit Bharat," the tweet concluded, using the Hindi term for a developed India.
This isn't just about economics, patriots - it's about national survival. China has systematically cornered the market on rare earth elements and other critical minerals needed for everything from military equipment to smartphones. For too long, previous administrations allowed America to become dangerously dependent on our greatest geopolitical rival.
But under Trump's leadership, Bessent is rebuilding American strength through smart partnerships with democratic allies who won't hold our prosperity hostage to Communist Party whims.
The inclusion of India and Australia alongside traditional G7 partners shows the Trump administration's strategic vision - building a coalition of free nations that can compete with and ultimately defeat China's economic warfare tactics.
While Biden spent four years kowtowing to China and weakening American energy independence, Trump's team is already working overtime to secure the supply chains our nation needs to thrive. This is what America First diplomacy looks like in action.