China’s Rare Earth Monopoly Not Forever, Markets Decide: Experts

China’s Rare Earth Monopoly Not Forever, Markets Decide: Experts

China’s long-standing dominance over rare earth elements has alarmed policymakers in Washington and allied capitals, but industry analysts argue the advantage is neither natural nor permanent. Rather than scarcity, they say, China’s leverage reflects political choices that markets are already beginning to unwind. Rare earth elements, a group of 17 metals essential to electric vehicles, […]