Australia and Japan sign economic security pact, deepen quasi‑alliance amid supply‑chain worries
During a state visit, Japan’s prime minister and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a new economic‑security agreement that unlocks nearly US$1 billion for critical‑minerals projects. The deal also lays groundwork for deeper cooperation on supply‑chain resilience, reflecting shared anxieties about China, the United States and global trade disruptions.