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Silent Weapon: China’s Rare Earth Squeeze Rattles U.S. and NATO War Machines

China’s Mineral Clampdown: Beijing has sharply restricted exports of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, disrupting Western defense production and driving up prices by as much as 60 times for some materials. Strategic Leverage Against Tariffs: The mineral squeeze is seen as a calculated response to Trump-era tariffs, giving China powerful leverage over U.S. … Continue reading Silent Weapon: China’s Rare Earth Squeeze Rattles U.S. and NATO War Machines