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Created: 2025-07-26 07:04:40 UTC

Obama Missed the Rare Earth Opportunity; Trump Moved to Reverse the Tide

Rare earth elements—crucial for defense systems, semiconductors, and electric vehicles—have long been dominated by China, the world’s largest producer.
In 2010, after a maritime dispute with Japan near the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands, China abruptly halted rare earth exports to Japan, sending shockwaves through global supply chains.

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