How China won the rare earth race against the U.S. | About That

China controls the world's largest reserves of rare earth elements, and now it's tightening its grip. Andrew Chang unpacks how China's export restrictions are giving it powerful leverage over the United States, and why U.S. President Donald Trump is determined to catch up.

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00:00 - Intro
1:56 - A race worth running
4:40 - All-in on rare earths
9:13 - Rare earths, weaponized


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