Beijing is gearing up to use its dominance of rare earths to hit back in its deepening trade war with Washington.
Author: Agency Staff
The rare-earth minerals that China is threatening to withhold from the US as a trade war escalates are more present in consumer products and manufacturing than people might think.
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