# Nickel

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-18**: Final Agreement — The trade deal is officially signed, securing access to minerals and fossil fuels.
- **2025-06-22**: Fossil Fuel Expansion — The scope of the deal is expanded to include energy security and fossil fuel supply chains.
- **2024-09-10**: ESG Negotiations — Discussions focus on environmental standards for Indonesian nickel smelting and labor rights.
- **2023-11-15**: Initial Proposal — U.S. and Indonesia begin formal talks on a Critical Minerals Agreement during the APEC summit.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### U.S.-Indonesia Trade Pact Secures Critical Minerals and Energy Supply
2026-03-18 16:51:52 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The United States and Indonesia have finalized a landmark trade agreement designed to secure long-term access to fossil fuels and critical minerals. This strategic partnership aims to integrate Indonesia's vast nickel reserves into the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain while stabilizing energy markets through fossil fuel cooperation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/us-indonesia-trade-deal-critical-minerals-regulation

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