A closer look at “Can the World Break China's Grip on Rare Earths? | DW News”, exactly as the source publishes it. China's dominance over rare earth minerals and critical raw materials was a central issue in this week's talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington. Beijing's export controls on these minerals give it powerful leverage in trade negotiations and significant influence over the global economy. DW News speaks with economic policy analyst Joris Teer from the EU Institute for Security Studies about what it would take to dismantle China's supply-chain stranglehold.
Teer explains how China built its monopoly through strategic investments and state support, and why diversifying supply chains is crucial for national security. The discussion covers efforts by the U.S., EU, and other nations to develop alternative sources, recycle materials, and invest in new technologies. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.