Taking the ‘Rare’ out of Rare Earths: A Path to Western Independence

Taking the ‘Rare’ out of Rare Earths: A Path to Western Independence
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Rare earths have become a strategic weapon in China’s trade arsenal.
That situation is by design, as the Chinese regime uses its supply-chain monopoly to influence worldwide trade. 
How did we arrive at this point with such a heavy reliance on China? What were some of the past struggles to break free from China’s control over rare earths?
Now, the United States is moving once again to build a domestic rare-earth supply chain. 
Will it succeed?
And what makes it different this time? How do we know we will prevail this time?
Join Terri for a deep dive into the ever-changing supply-chain standoff. 
Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Terri Wu
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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].