About this episode
China just pulled one of its most powerful levers in the trade war: restricting exports of rare earth minerals. These materials are cheap by dollar value but essential to everything from EVs and smartphones to missile systems. In this episode, we break down how China came to dominate the rare earth supply chain, what happened when they weaponized it before, and why the U.S. is scrambling to catch up. It’s a story of economic dependence, national security risk, and a mineral market that’s anything but rare. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security. Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures.Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable. Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.