The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.
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Access to Ukraine’s rare earths may help keep U.S. aid flowing
As the Trump administration publicly hammers out its plans on the Ukraine war, it’s also pressing Ukraine for deals in exchange for more aid — including giving the U.S. mining rights for rare earths.
