A new global economic front is emerging — one defined not by oil, but by critical minerals. As China intensifies its control over mineral processing and promotes gold- and commodity-backed rivals to the dollar, Washington is racing to defend U.S. financial dominance.

Christian Briggs, CEO of Hard Asset Management and a veteran economist in hard assets since the late 1980s, is available for in-studio or remote interviews to break down this developing story.

In February 2026, the State Department hosted the first-ever Critical Minerals Ministerial, uniting more than 50 nations to build a secure supply chain and trading framework that intentionally leaves China out. Analysts are already calling it a “Minerals NATO” — a new economic alliance designed to preserve Western leverage in global markets.

Briggs can offer clear, high-impact commentary on:

• How China’s mineral dominance and banking strategy threaten U.S. monetary security and dollar reserve status.

• Why the Biden administration is positioning critical minerals as a second pillar of dollar power — effectively replacing the fading petrodollar.

• The four key U.S. policy levers driving this minerals framework (stockpiles, price floors, trade blocs, and industrial policy).

• What a “Minerals NATO” means for markets — inflation, miners, metals, and investors navigating a potential monetary regime shift.

Christian Briggs is a high-energy, media-tested guest known for turning complex macro trends into actionable insights for both Main Street and institutional audiences. He’s fluent in metals, currencies, and geopolitics — and adept at reacting to fast-moving China headlines in real time.

Happy to coordinate Christian for an appearance and provide tailored talking points or rundown ideas to fit your programming needs.