Critical Minerals and Strategic Regionalism in North America: Towards a Trilateral Club within the Framework of Economic Security

Ramos-Zaga F.A. · Norteamerica (2026) · DOI: 10.22201/cisan.24487228e.2026.1.735

Resumen

Against a backdrop of geo-economic rivalry between the United States and China, critical minerals have taken on a strategic role in sectors such as energy, defense, and technology. This article discusses the viability of a North American club of critical minerals, integrating club property theory, strategic regionalism, and trilateral political economy. Structural complementarities are identified between the United States, Canada and Mexico, but also fiscal, political and sovereignty tensions. It is concluded that the sustainability of the club requires a multilevel governance architecture with redistributive mechanisms and territorial safeguards that guarantee social legitimacy and political viability. © (2026), (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico). All rights reserved.

Instituciones: Universidad Privada del Norte