China’s uncommon earth minerals monopoly

China controls over 90% of the worldwide refinement output of uncommon earth components, that are used to energy all the things from iPhones to electrical automobiles. China’s near-monopoly has turn out to be considered one of its most potent instruments in a renewed commerce struggle with the United States. CNN’s Ivan Watson studies. #cnn #rareearths
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