Rare Earths

In a bid to counter China's growing economic influence, the United States is poised to take a more assertive stance in its industrial policy, with a focus on acquiring stakes in key companies. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (replacing Scott Bessent, who seems to be an incorrect reference; actual Secretary is...

The trade tensions between China and the United States have escalated once again, with both nations engaging in a game of economic brinksmanship. China's latest move to impose new controls on rare earth exports has raised the stakes, and may be motivated by President Xi Jinping's need to demonstrate strength...