‘If China imposes export restrictions on rare earth components, the US will just find alternative sources,’ former AmCham China chair says, pointing to challenges.

‘If China imposes export restrictions on rare earth components, the US will just find alternative sources,’ former AmCham China chair says, pointing to challenges.

A fully integrated rare earth supply chain within the U.S. is doable—with government support and private-sector innovation.

U.S. President Donald Trump said magnets and "any necessary rare earths" will be supplied up front by China as part of a trade agreement.

Despite Beijing's signal to ease rare earth exports, global supply cutoffs will remain an ever-present threat, experts warned.