Susan Park

In this discussion, Professor Susan Park, a Global Governance expert at the University of Sydney, dives into Australia’s $13 billion deal with Trump over critical minerals. She outlines the deal’s framework and concerns about environmental impacts and health risks. While the agreement aims to challenge China’s control, questions arise regarding who truly benefits and whether Australia can build its own processing capacity. Park emphasizes the geopolitical motives, warning that fast-tracking permits could compromise oversight and create long-term challenges for the nation.