Joint Statement by President Trump and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand on a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand Concerning Cooperation To Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments
Issued 2025-10-26 by Donald J. Trump
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This presidential memorandum outlines an agreement between the United States and Thailand to work together on critical minerals supply chains. The goal is to strengthen cooperation in areas like exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling of these minerals, aiming for more secure and reliable global supplies. The agreement also encourages investment in Thailand that supports developing local industries involved in processing these materials, rather than simply exporting them as raw resources.
The United States and Thailand will share information and expertise to help Thailand improve its critical minerals sector, including assessing the country’s mineral resources. Both countries intend to coordinate on specific projects designed to build stronger and more resilient supply chains, with the U.S. receiving first opportunity to invest in certain assets within Thailand, subject to existing agreements and domestic laws.
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This presidential memorandum ("Joint Statement by President Trump and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand on a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand Concerning Cooperation To Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments") provides direction to executive branch agencies. Presidential memoranda function similarly to executive orders but are typically more narrow in scope, addressing specific agencies or implementation details. The President's authority to direct executive branch operations is grounded in Article II of the Constitution.
Memoranda are a routine administrative tool. They guide agencies on priorities, interpretation of statutes, and implementation procedures. As long as they operate within the bounds of existing law and respect congressional mandates, they are a standard exercise of presidential power that every modern administration has used.
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