China is the world leader when it comes to rare earths. This can be used this as leverage in a trade war with the U.S.
Published on Friday, October 17, 2025 by Market Watch | Found on Glideslope.ai
China leads the world when it comes to the production and processing of rare earths. That may be a key weapon in its trade battle with the U.S. — and its move to expand export restrictions on those elements shows that China knows it.
Pulse AI Analysis
Score: -83.33
Sentiment Score: -83.33 - Very bearish.
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