Trump tariffs: How Xi still 'mines' the advantage - and holds 'critical' key
US President Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea. China faces import restrictions. China dominates critical mineral production. The US relies on China for rare earth imports. China weaponized its dominance by placing strategic minerals under export control. China retains price-setting power. China's export controls triggered a plunge in rare earth magnet exports.
US President Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea. China faces import restrictions. China dominates critical mineral production. The US relies on China for rare earth imports. China weaponized its dominance by placing strategic minerals under export control. China retains price-setting power. China's export controls triggered a plunge in rare earth magnet exports.
