The Rare Earths Crisis Between the U.S. and China Has Been Developing for Years
The Rare Earth Fault Line Has Finally Broken Years of drift have led us to this point. Now it’s time to dig ourselves out. In London this week, we will see discussions on the US-China trade relations, particularly regarding rare earth minerals. While some view this as a new development in the geopolitical standoff, it’s […]
Trump and Xi Meet for the First Time Since Inauguration, Commit to New Trade Discussions and Collaboration on Rare Earths
Trump Discusses US-China Trade Relations President Donald Trump held a significant phone call on Thursday aimed at resetting US-China trade relations, particularly addressing issues surrounding rare earth mineral exports. The president characterized the 90-minute conversation as “very productive,” stating that both nations agreed to restart trade discussions shortly. He noted that he and Chinese President […]
Shortage of Rare Earths Shows Danger of China’s Control Over U.S. Manufacturing
US Supply Chain Vulnerability Exposed by Rare Earth Magnet Shortage Automakers from the US and other regions have issued stark warnings that vehicle production could be halted within weeks due to China’s restrictions on rare earth magnet exports. A report highlights how manufacturers are scrambling for alternatives, even considering bringing some production back to China. […]
Challenges in the Rare Earths Supply Chain Continue Despite Trade Agreement – Current Crude Oil Prices
China’s Rare Earth Exports: A Complicated Situation After the recent tariff war, many observers believed that exports of rare earth elements and permanent magnets from China would soon be back to normal. However, that simply hasn’t been the case. Alarmingly, market insiders are now forecasting a significant shortfall in the global supply of rare earth […]
Production of Rare Earths Beyond China, Nation Retains Its Lead
Australian Companies Mark Rare Earth Production Milestone Experts have described the first rare earth production by Australian companies outside of China as a significant advancement. This move diversifies the supply chains that Beijing currently controls. Yet, a recent announcement from Lynas Rare Earths indicates that further efforts are needed to enhance the supply of essential […]
We Must Decouple from China on Rare Earths Now
China has rare earth leverage in the US China has threatened to cut off supply to rare earth metals in response to Trump’s tariffs, but media reports on the issue seem to overlook the most important questions we can ask at this time. Why do we rely on China for essential metals in the first […]
Why Trump’s Rare Earths Reset Is Necessary
On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and editor-in-chief of Breitbart, Alex Marlow spoke about American policy regarding rare earth minerals. Marlow said that while some rare earth minerals are not uncommon in terms of quantity, they are difficult to extract. [I]T wants to have China to keep us dominating in this world without leveraging our […]
Ukraine Says Rare Earths Deal with Trump in ‘Final Stages’
The Ukrainian government confirmed on Monday that it was in the “final stage” of an agreement on selling rare earth minerals to the United States. Invasion. Announcement of the “final stage” of the transaction, made by Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna, follows comments by President Volodymyr Zelensky, reluctantly recognises the great rights of Ukrainians who are […]
Trump Wants Ukraine to Pay for Aid with ‘Great Rare Earths’
Donald Trump said on Monday that Ukraine would continue to provide “rare earth and other things” to continue to provide US military and financial support. The office of Ukraine Voldimir Zelensky seems to be easy to accept for this idea, but invaded Russians do not like it at all. “We say Ukraine has a very […]
Ukraine war briefing: Trump demands rare earths from Kyiv in exchange for aid | Russia
President Donald Trump says he wants to negotiate with Ukraine, who guarantees the supply of rare earth metals, an important factor in electronics, in exchange for assistance. Ukraine's President Voldimia Zerenkee had such an idea as part of his “victory plan” to end the war with Russia last October. “Ukraine has a very valuable rare […]