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China's Rare Earth Dominance Fuels U.S. Trade Tensions

10/17/2025

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China supplies about 70% of global rare earth minerals used in technologies such as electric vehicles and the F-35, giving it major influence over supply chains.
The United States has labeled China unreliable amid rising trade tensions and new export restrictions on rare earths.
U.S. officials warn these measures could push economic ties toward decoupling.
India faces U.S. pressure to halt Russian oil imports despite heavy reliance.

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China supplies about 70% of global rare earth minerals used in technologies such as electric vehicles and the F-35, giving it major influence over supply chains.
The United States has labeled China unreliable amid rising trade tensions and new export restrictions on rare earths.
U.S. officials warn these measures could push economic ties toward decoupling.
India faces U.S. pressure to halt Russian oil imports despite heavy reliance.