rare earth
noun
1
: any of a group of similar oxides of metals or a mixture of such oxides occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals
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In addition to the rare earths dispute, Bessent also said the China tariffs have helped address the fentanyl crisis.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
China dominates global production of rare earths, accounting for roughly 60% of rare earth mining and about 90% of processing capacity, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
As part of the trade truce, Washington lowered tariffs in exchange for China freeing up rare earth export controls and buying more US soybeans.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The two also unveiled a new framework on rare earths, aimed at reducing dependence on China’s near-monopoly over critical resources.
—Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
China dominates global production of rare earths, accounting for roughly 60% of rare earth mining and about 90% of processing capacity, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
As part of the trade truce, Washington lowered tariffs in exchange for China freeing up rare earth export controls and buying more US soybeans.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The two also unveiled a new framework on rare earths, aimed at reducing dependence on China’s near-monopoly over critical resources.
—Betsy Klein, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
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rare earth
noun
1
: any of a group of similar oxides of metals or a mixture of such oxides occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals
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