China’s chokehold on critical minerals puts US in ‘unfathomable’ national security bind: experts

China controls up to 70% of the world’s critical minerals supply, including rare earth metals needed for technology and defense. The US is heavily reliant on China due to burdensome regulations and lackluster investment, raising concerns about national security risks. US lawmakers fear China could cut off the supply in a conflict, prompting efforts to strengthen domestic mineral supply chains and streamline permitting processes.

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