China's Rare Earth 'Monopoly' - And Why Markets Will Break It
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Single weak corroboration
How intriguing or unexplained this claim is
The claim involves some uncertainties regarding China's control over rare earth elements and the potential impact of market forces to counteract it. While the topic is well-documented, there are emerging narratives and minor uncertainties about the effectiveness and implications of the trade deal.
China's Rare Earth 'Monopoly' - And Why Markets Will Break It Authored by Walter Donway via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Commentary With its recent announcement of a trade deal with China , the White House intended to reassure markets, manufacturers, and the military that China would not sever the supply lines of “ rare earths ” to the United States. Among other concessions, Beijing committed itself to avoid restricting exports of rare earth elements and related critical minerals essentia...