It’s like they are also realigning their economy. Hmm
Beijing wants to convince Washington that rare earths are its trump card. They’re not. This is a small market vulnerable to innovation, recycling and modest investment. China’s leverage is fading — and if the U.S. keeps its composure, that “weapon” will soon look more like a bluff.
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5634021-china-rare-earth-leverage/
MP’s Saudi Refinery Bet: Strategic Win, Execution Risk, and Valuation Questions
I double dog dare Xi to put pressure on the Saudis to back off REE refining. lol
As Rare Earth Exchanges™ (REEx) has reported, Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, travels to China this week with a blunt message: Europe’s economic security is now inseparable from rare earths, steel, and the broader strategic materials landscape. In remarks released ahead of the trip, Wadephul warned that Chinese “trade restrictions, particularly on rare earths,” are becoming a central threat to German industry—placing critical minerals squarely on the diplomatic agenda.
Europe’s Rare Earth Awakening: Germany Signals Strategic Shift Ahead of China Visit