QUAD steps up cooperation on critical supply chains and maritime security At their Oct. 31 meeting in Atlanta, Quad foreign ministers raised concerns about economic coercion, export restrictions and unfair trade practices, apparently referring to China. The four countries announced more than $85 million in aid for trusted artificial intelligence technologies, stronger cooperation on critical minerals and semiconductors, and a new maritime security initiative. The US has also committed $10 million for critical mineral recovery infrastructure in India and ASEAN countries.

QUAD steps up cooperation on critical supply chains and maritime security At their Oct. 31 meeting in Atlanta, Quad foreign ministers raised concerns about economic coercion, export restrictions and unfair trade practices, apparently referring to China. The four countries announced more than $85 million in aid for trusted artificial intelligence technologies, stronger cooperation on critical minerals and semiconductors, and a new maritime security initiative. The US has also committed $10 million for critical mineral recovery infrastructure in India and ASEAN countries.