The U.S.-China trade war keeps escalating—Washington just slapped 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, and Beijing fired back with 125% on American imports. But beneath the surface, a far more consequential battle is brewing over rare earth elements (REEs). These obscure metals might seem insignificant, but they’re the backbone of everything from AI and defense systems… Continue reading Rare Earths: The Hidden Frontline in the U.S.-China Trade War
