We’ve crossed the Rubicon. U.S.–China relations have just plunged into a merciless spiral, and the fallout won’t just rattle stock tickers — it will hit your wallet, your access to electronics, and your ability to plan for the next few years. Last Friday, markets puked after President Trump announced that China’s newly minted restrictions on rare‑earth exports would be met with “a massive increase” in tariffs on Chinese imports. The proposed tariff rates—if they breach 100 percent—would effectively shut the door on many Chinese imports. The result? Fewer goods. Much higher prices. Supply-chain gridlock that hurts everyone, but especially you and me. The weird thing is: we’ve watched this play out before. The difference is, this time the choke point…
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