As the US snubs international law, experts say Canada has a duty to step in. A Tyee special report.

Sarah Cox, The Tyee

Gerrard Barron, CEO of the Metals Co., a deep-sea mining corporation headquartered in Vancouver, appeared to be feeling optimistic. As Barron left the White House on a sunny day in April 2025, he posed for a photo at the West Wing with a red Tesla in the background.

The Metals Co., Barron posted to the social media platform X, was “preparing to work diligently alongside” the Donald Trump administration and federal agencies to promote critical minerals security for the United States. “Nice to see President Trump’s new red car!!” Barron added, along with a U.S. flag emoji.

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