China’s rare earth chokehold threatens Western defense

China is cutting off rare earth mineral supplies to Western militaries, disrupting critical defense production. The Wall Street Journal reported, “China has tightened export controls on rare earth minerals used in Western defense systems, raising concerns about supply chain security.” https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-rare-earth-export-controls-8e9c82c1 China controls more than 90% of the world’s rare earth minerals and has long …

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U.S. eyes dollar chokehold to corner China-backed Brazil, tariff threat puts Brazil on brink of inflation spiral…

President Trump has formally notified Brazil that a 50% tariff will be imposed on all goods entering the United States beginning August 1. The letter, posted publicly on July 9, marks the highest rate among the 21 countries targeted in this round of trade enforcement. While other nations received standard language citing trade imbalances, the …

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Trump moves to break China’s mineral chokehold with deep sea executive order…

1/ The Pacific Ocean floor is literally covered in mineral "nodules" worth AT LEAST $10 TRILLION. These potato-sized chunks are packed with nickel, cobalt, and copper. And Trump wants America to get there FIRST. pic.twitter.com/1rLa3VqY09 — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) April 28, 2025 3/ The target: Clarion-Clipperton Zone near Hawaii. 34 BILLION tons of minerals …

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