Dec 22, 2025 · How U.S. Defense Industry Dodged a Rare-Earth Shortage After China’s Curbs America’s ability to make precision-guided missiles was threatened during Trump’s tariff war.

Most rare-earth magnets are made of neodymium, which is used in everyday applications such as cellphones, auto parts and electronics. But the defense industry requires samarium-cobalt …

6 days ago · When China put restrictio­ns on some rare-earth exports this year, it cut off the supply of samarium to U.S. defense contractor­s that sell to Raytheon, the maker of Tomahawk …

Apr 16, 2025 · America’s advanced weapons manufacturers are facing a looming shortage of critical rare-earth minerals, largely due to new export licensing restrictions imposed by China. …

Dec 22, 2025 · The Threat Loomed During the final months of the Trump administration, a fierce tariff dispute with China sparked fears that America’s ability to produce precision‑guided …

Apr 16, 2025 · 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 …

Aug 4, 2025 · The US is scrambling to get hold of the rare earth metals needed to make weapons after China slashed its supply to American defence firms. Prices of some rare earths have …