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Rare earth minerals are the biggest card China can play in its negotiations with Trump
China's dominance in rare earths minerals can cause a shortage for US consumers in everything from cars to TV remotes.
China's tight grip on rare earths shows little sign of weakening
Despite Beijing's signal to ease rare earth exports, global supply cutoffs will remain an ever-present threat, experts warned ...
Upcoming Trade Deal Shows U.S. Reliance On China’s Rare Earth Minerals
The U.S. trade "deal" with China highlights how dependent Americans are on Chinese rare earth minerals, creating an economic ...
Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
President Donald Trump says the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from China under a new trade deal and ...
Trump says deal reached with China on tariffs, rare earth minerals
Washington — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will get magnets and rare earth minerals from ...
China’s rare-earth mineral squeeze puts defense giants in the crosshairs
The auto industry has been hit particularly hard by China's rare earth export restrictions, but analysts warn Western defense ...
China grants rare earth export permits after US trade talks, offers relief but uncertainty persists
China has approved “a certain number” of export permits for rare earth elements and related items, its commerce ministry spokesman said on Thursday ...
China’s Lock on Rare Earths Dictated Path Toward Trade Truce
Control of minerals used in electronics has given Beijing powerful leverage in trade negotiations with the U.S.
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Rare Earth, Raw Power: How China Plays the Carrot and Stick Game of the Century
Beijing is more openly leveraging its control over rare earths, using them both as a stick to pressure geostrategic rivals ...