A Rare Earth Truce: What's at Stake in Trump's Xi Summit The stage is set for a high stakes showdown between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, two leaders whose nations are locked in a complex web of trade tensions, technological competition, and strategic maneuvering.
The upcoming summit at the White House has sparked widespread interest, but amidst all the diplomatic fanfare, one key issue remains largely overlooked: China's control over rare earth minerals.
This is not just about tariffs or export limits; it's about access to the raw materials that fuel modern technology, from electric cars to smartphones and computer systems.