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Briefing: Blame U.S. Regulations for China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Minerals

Strategic angle: U.S. regulations are hindering domestic production and allowing China to maintain its lead in rare-earth minerals.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-21 · 1 MIN READ

China controls a significant portion of the global rare-earth market.

U.S. regulations are limiting exploration and production efforts.

The reliance on Chinese imports poses national security risks.