How the US gave up its edge to China in processing vital rare earth minerals – and what that’s costing
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
7/15
Depth
3/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Today, China controls the vast majority of rare earths processing. That gives it enormous political leverage, and its trade truce with the US involving those minerals expires Nov. 10, 2026.
