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How Chinas Rare Earth Dominance Is Becoming a Trade Weapon
China controls roughly 60% of global rare earth mining and 90% of processing. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how Beijing is tightening export controls on rare earth magnets and refining technologies, using data from the latest trade balance and the yuan-dollar peg at 6.80. They discuss the impact on Western defense supply chains and the slow progress of alternatives like the MP Materials project in California. With Pinduoduo up 9.4% in a week and a strong tech export surge, the hosts connect the dots between strategic resource leverage and broader China economic strategy. A focused…
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