importantSYS.SOURCE: Lawfare• 2026-10-14T17:50:26Z
U.S. Rare Earth Industry Decline: Strategic Shifts and Market Dynamics
The article explains how the U.S. strategically offshored its rare earth industry to China through market dynamics and policy choices, creating a critical dependency that now threatens global supply chains. It highlights the need for new financing mechanisms to rebuild domestic capacity amid geopolitical risks.
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