Part 7/10:
Strategic Moves and the Broader Geopolitical Game
At the heart of this confrontation are deeply intertwined issues involving raw materials, semiconductors, and rare earth minerals—resources vital to modern technology and strategic military capabilities. The US relies heavily on tariffs and economic coercion in an attempt to reshape global trade in its favor, whereas China appears increasingly willing to use its access to critical minerals as leverage.
Both sides seem acutely aware of the high stakes involved, watching each other closely as market volatility persists. Businesses are recalibrating their supply chains, and economists are bracing for potential "stockflation"—a troubling environment where inflation persists alongside stock market stagnation or decline.