New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The United States and India have established a significant new framework for technological and economic cooperation through the TRUST (Transforming Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology) initiative, focusing on critical mineral supply chains and advanced materials development, according to industry leaders and economic experts.

Following their meeting in Washington, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump announced plans to launch a joint recovery and processing initiative for strategic minerals, including lithium and rare earth elements.

The agreement extends to collaboration on economic corridors and connectivity infrastructure under the IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor) and ...