What specific proposal is Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi making regarding critical minerals at the upcoming G7 summit?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will propose that Japan take the lead in supporting the establishment of national stockpiling systems among G7 members and a framework for coordinated stockpiling that links these national systems together, as stated during her June 13 news briefing ahead of the G7 summit in France from June 15–17.

Why is Japan pushing for G7 coordination on critical minerals stockpiling, according to the news?

Japan is pursuing G7 coordination on critical minerals stockpiling to strengthen supply chain resilience and counter 'unjustified export restrictions'—particularly in response to China's export curbs on rare earths and other critical minerals—which have prompted global efforts to reduce dependence on China-dominated supply chains.

Japan to propose coordinated critical minerals stockpiling at G7

Jun 16, 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi will propose a coordinated critical minerals stockpiling framework among G7 nations to strengthen supply chain resilience against export restrictions. The initiative seeks to reduce dependence on China-dominated supply chains through partnerships with allied nations.

chemweek

2026-06-16

Japan to propose coordinated critical minerals stockpiling at G7

Japan to propose coordinated critical minerals stockpiling at G7

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