China's intensified control over rare earth exports amid its trade conflict with the U.S. poses severe threats to American industries and military strength. Rare earths, comprising 17 essential metals, are crucial in sectors such as tech, energy, and transportation, with specific metals like neodymium and praseodymium being vital for powerful magnets used in electric vehicles and military technologies. The U.S. currently holds only one operational rare earth mine, producing a mere 15% of the global supply, heightening concerns over reliance on foreign sources for these critical materials.
With the ongoing trade war, China is further limiting rare earth exports, jeopardizing American manufacturing and military capabilities, crucial for advanced technology.
Rare earths, vital for a range of industries from technology to transportation, consist of 17 metals essential for semiconductor chips, electric vehicle motors, and military applications.
The United States primarily relies on its single operational mine in Mountain Pass, California, which produces only about 15 percent of global rare earth elements.
The heavy rare earths are rarer and thus more valuable. Neodymium and praseodymium are critical for creating powerful magnets used in electric cars and other advanced tech.
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