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Venezuela's substantial bauxite reserves, estimated at 321.35 million metric tons, are increasingly viewed as a strategic asset amid escalating U.S.-China tensions, particularly given the U.S. reliance on imports for aluminum production. Despite significant deposits, production has plummeted due to mismanagement, necessitating political stabilization for potential U.S. investments in the sector. As competition with China intensifies, Venezuela's bauxite could play a crucial role in diversifying supply chains.