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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 17 MIN

RARE-EARTH WAR

from The Energy Show · host Mike Mauceli and Chris Berry

China weaponizes rare earth minerals in its trade war with Trump. Discover how valuable rare earths are to America's national security, and what leverage Trump has to respond to China. Chris Berry, a rare earth analyst, joins Mike. SHOW NOTES: 2:08: How Is China Using Rare Earth Minerals To Gain Leverage In The Trade War? 3:42: How Important Are Rare Earths To America? 5:08: How Did China Gain Market Dominance In Rare Earths? 5:54: Can America Produce Its Own Rare Earths? 8:47: Why Has America Ignored Chinese Dominance In Rare Earths? 9:43: How Long Will It Take For The U.S. To Equal China In Rare Earths? 10:54: What Leverage Does Trump Have In The Current Trade War With China?

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China weaponizes rare earth minerals in its trade war with Trump. Discover how valuable rare earths are to America's national security, and what leverage Trump has to respond to China. Chris Berry, a rare earth analyst, joins Mike. SHOW NOTES: 2:08:...

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