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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 3 MIN

The U.S. once had a monopoly on rare earths. How it lost to China

from Morning Edition · host Kenny Malone

Planet Money tells the story of how the U.S. lost to China on rare earths.

Planet Money tells the story of how the U.S. lost to China on rare earths.

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The U.S. once had a monopoly on rare earths. How it lost to China

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Planet Money tells the story of how the U.S. lost to China on rare earths.

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