The Trump administration is pushing hard to boost rare earth mineral production and imports, but it won’t be able to be independent of Chinese supplies any time soon.
The Mineral Bill Comes Due in 2028
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Asia & Pacific
The Chip War with China Is Failing
But it’s not for the reasons Washington thinks.
Why Today’s Tech War Needs Yesterday’s History
Technology will continue to dissolve the boundaries of the world and release torrents of information, but history provides a guide to how to survive the flood.
Islands of Peace?
Resistance to U.S. and Japanese militarism remains strong on Okinawa.
The Gulf Is Losing Its Workforce
Maritime workers refuse to be collateral damage.
China Strikes Back at the Pentagon’s Rare Earth Bet
The United States is trying to lessen its dependency on minerals controlled by Beijing, but China aims to maintain its dominance.
Why Xi Jinping Had to Go to Pyongyang
The Chinese leader is trying to counter Russian influence and remain the center of gravity in Asia.
Washington’s New Mineral Monopolies Mirror Beijing’s Central Planning
The United States is now forced to compete entirely on terms set by China’s variation of state-directed mercantilism.
Japan and South Korea: An Alliance of Middle Powers?
Hedging their bets against Donald Trump is pushing the two countries together.
The Dollar’s Exorbitant Burden
U.S. policy is helping yuan adoption in Latin America.