A rare earth deposit. The US will impose tariffs on imports of some rare earth metals from China, which are vital to hi-tech industries. Photo: Reuters
Is the US shooting itself in the foot with tariffs on Chinese rare earth elements?
China is the dominant supplier of elements vital to products from lasers to mobile phones, leaving US makers no alternative but to pay more
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US-China trade war
A rare earth deposit. The US will impose tariffs on imports of some rare earth metals from China, which are vital to hi-tech industries. Photo: Reuters