How to Loosen China’s Stranglehold on Rare Earths
It is a high-stakes confrontation. After China imposed its export controls, President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% extra tariff, sparking a market rout. Washington backtracked, signaling readiness to negotiate, and the markets calmed, at least temporarily. But the root problem remains: China dominates the supply of 17 key minerals, which have unique magnetic,…