Not Just ‘Rare Earths’: U.S. Gets Many Critical Minerals From China

Beijing’s ban on exporting six valuable minerals highlights America’s reliance on China for many raw materials that Washington has designated “critical.”

Apr 16, 2025 - 10:11

Not Just ‘Rare Earths’: U.S. Gets Many Critical Minerals From China

Beijing’s ban on exporting six valuable minerals highlights America’s reliance on China for many raw materials that Washington has designated “critical.”