Rare earth minerals aren't rare, but the U.S. is having a hard time getting them
- Posted on April 17, 2025
- By NPR
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Rare earth minerals aren't rare, but the U.S. is having a hard time getting them
China is retaliating against U.S. tariffs by restricting exports of rare earth minerals. Minerals expert Gracelin Baskaran explains why these little-known-elements are so vital to defense and tech.
