Part 12/13:
- The US advocates increasing domestic rare earth production, investing in local industries, and creating strategic reserves to reduce dependence.
Experts warn that aggressive Chinese measures—particularly export restrictions—risk backfiring by alienating global partners. Disruptions could lead to widespread supply chain diversification, undermining China’s position as the manufacturing hub. The consensus suggests that China's overreach might cause international allies to accelerate their efforts toward supply chain independence, diminishing China’s geopolitical economic influence.