America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage.
The United States has become dependent on China for rare earth element processing after decades of relying on cheaper imports. This shift resulted in the U.S. losing its competitive edge in the industry. China now maintains significant control over these crucial supply chains.
Decades of cheaper imports left US dependent on China for crucial rare earth processing.
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