The CCP seeks trade leverage with tighter rare earth export rules, but risks accelerating Western supply chains that could erode Beijing’s long-held monopoly.
Exports made up one-third of China’s economic growth last year. Export numbers are hard for the regime to forge as they have to match other countries’ imports.
Many Americans are still being priced out of homeownership due to high interest rates and increasing home costs, according to a real estate finance expert.
The European Union’s top negotiator, Maros Sefcovic, said all 27 members wanted to negotiate but were prepared to retaliate if a deal could not be reached.