Donald Trump threatens an extra 100% levy as rare-earth minerals prompt a fresh spat
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A balance of economic terror is no basis for stability
Desperate to break China’s grip on critical minerals, the Trump administration is splashing cash around the world
With a more focused approach, it could break China’s chokehold
Pushing back could threaten a trade deal and progress on Taiwan
Tariff wrangling will stretch through the rest of Donald Trump’s term, and beyond
The old continent must play to its strengths as a large market with stable rules
