Japan Rare Earth Stockpiling G7 2026: Tokyo Leads Global Defense Against Supply Risks
Japan seeks G7 cooperation in 2026 to counter China's rare earth export controls. Finance Minister Katayama heads to Washington to discuss supply chain resilience.
90% control is a powerful lever. As fears of mineral weaponization grow, Japan isn't waiting for the hammer to fall. Tokyo's moving to secure its industrial lifeline by pushing for a unified international response at the highest levels of global finance.
Japan Rare Earth Stockpiling G7 2026 Initiatives
According to the South China Morning Post, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is attending the G7 gathering in Washington this Monday, January 12, 2026. Her mission's clear: address the risk of China choking off exports of critical minerals. Officials from the United States, Canada, and Australia are expected to join the discussions to form a resilient mineral alliance.
The 90% Dominance Dilemma
The stakes couldn't be higher for Japan's tech sector. China processes approximately 90% of the world's rare earths, according to the CSIS. These 17 elements are vital for everything from iPhones to electric vehicle motors. While Beijing claims civilian trade won't be targeted, Japanese firms are already 'stockpiling' to avoid a repeat of the 2010 supply shock.
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