Rare Earth Chokehold Is a National Security Emergency—Even as Trump Fights Back

Let’s Be Clear: This Is a National Security Threat The United States is still strategically dependent on China for rare earth minerals—the critical inputs for our missile systems, fighter jets, submarines, radar, and even secure communication systems. Vinod Dsouza’s report notes that China, a core BRICS member, now produces: 61% of the world’s rare earth minerals, and 92% of global processing output. And they’re using it as leverage: China slashed rare earth exports by 30.9% in September alone, cutting off the U.S. while funneling supply to BRICS-aligned economies. That’s not a trade dispute. That’s an economic siege. What Trump Is Doing—And Why It May Not Be Enough Unlike past administrations, President Trump has launched a full-spectrum counteroffensive: Fast-tracked mining permits…