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In Focus: Critical Chemicals

October 6, 2026 · 18 min

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In this podcast, Samantha Azzarello interviews Grant Harris and Steve Palacio on the subtle yet foundational nature of Critical Chemicals, their significance to the United States and China, and what cautionary lessons can be drawn from them.

Speakers:

Grant Harris, Head of Industry & Policy Thematic Research

Steven Palacio, Senior Analyst, Industry & Policy Thematic Research

Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Strategy

This podcast was recorded on October 1, 2026.

This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5450128-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party.

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