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China’s Upper Hand: Rare Earth Metals
How did the U.S. become so dependent on China for a resource that is essential for cars, fighter jets and more?
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nytimes.com
China’s Grip on an Obscure Rare Earth Metal Threatens the West’s Militaries
China produces the entire world’s supply of samarium, a rare earth metal that the United States and its allies need to rebuild inventories of fighter jets, missiles and other…
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cnbc.com
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 giants are also vulnerable.
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China’s Upper Hand: Rare Earth Metals
How did the U.S. become so dependent on China for a resource that is essential for cars, fighter jets and more?
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What to Know About China’s Halt of Rare Earth Exports
Since early April, China has stopped almost all shipments of critical minerals that are needed for cars, robots, wind turbines, jet fighters and other technologies.
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China Walks a Line in U.S. Trade Talks, Trying Not to Overplay Its Hand
China has leverage it can use by limiting access to its rare earth supplies, but it does not want to sacrifice its reputation as a reliable supplier.
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aljazeera.com
Why China’s rare earth exports are a key issue in trade tensions with US
Beijing has a virtual monopoly on supply of the critical minerals used to make everything from cars to wind turbines.