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Trump's 40% Tariff Sparks China’s Rare Earth Retaliation

7/10/2025

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President Donald Trump is ramping up his trade war, slapping a hefty 40% tariff on goods passing through Vietnam, targeting China's economic power. In response, China is flexing its rare earth muscle, warning of potential retaliation against countries that attempt to sever their supply chains. The stakes are rising in this high-stakes economic showdown.

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President Donald Trump is ramping up his trade war, slapping a hefty 40% tariff on goods passing through Vietnam, targeting China's economic power. In response, China is flexing its rare earth muscle, warning of potential retaliation against countries that attempt to sever their supply chains. The stakes are rising in this high-stakes economic showdown.