Canada Lost a $12 Billion Deal to Japan — Here's Why

Canada critical minerals deal collapsed, and within 48 hours Japan signed billions with Trump's administration instead. This video breaks down the real numbers behind America's race to secure rare earths, lithium, copper, and cobalt away from China's dominance. We cover Mark Carney's "not assured" statement, the US-Japan critical minerals framework, Mitsubishi's $550 billion investment commitment, Project Vault's $12 billion strategic reserve, and why Canada's 27-year mine timeline cost it a major opportunity. Learn which mining stocks, copper companies, and rare earth suppliers could benefit from this shifting supply chain. We compare Canada, Japan, and Australia's critical minerals strategies and explain why geology alone isn't winning this race anymore — speed, trust, and execution are. If you invest in mining, defense, EV, or commodity stocks, this breakdown gives you the real financial picture behind the headlines. Subscribe to Fiscal Flow for more deep-dive finance breakdowns every week. #CriticalMinerals #RareEarths #Canada #Japan #Trump #MiningStocks #USMCA #ChinaSupplyChain #EconomicNews #FiscalFlow