Dominanța Chinei umbrește discuțiile dintre Trump și Xi. Pământurile rare blochează Casa Albă • Newsweek România

The dominance of China in rare earth minerals overshadows the discussions between Trump and Xi, as the U.S. faces structural vulnerabilities. While preparing for a bilateral summit, the U.S. struggles with its dependence on Chinese metals, complicating trade negotiations. China controls over 85% of the global supply of rare earths, crucial for various industries, creating an asymmetric power dynamic. Trump's administration prioritizes reducing this dependency by investing in domestic companies, but the U.S. still faces challenges in establishing alternative supply chains. The ongoing negotiations are heavily influenced by China's potential to restrict access to essential resources, limiting the U.S.'s leverage in trade talks.