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S8 Ep1149: Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang. Despite a trade truce declared last October, the U.S. remains dependent on China for rare earths
Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang. Despite a trade truce declared last October, the U.S. remains dependent on China for rare earths and critical minerals. Alan Tonelson notes that while China's domestic economy is weak, it maintains a "chokehold" on products essential for AI and military technology. The Trump administration's decision to remove trade sanctions on Hong Kong is viewed as a puzzling move that may create a hole in the sanctions regime. (3)1902 YEMEN
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