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China just hit America with a new policy restricting rare earth minerals and this has sent the US government into full panic mode. Why does China dominate rare earths? What can America do to win this trade war? What is the future of US China relations? Let’s break it down!

Timestamps:

1. 00:00 - Intro to China America Trade War
2. 00:30 - China Rare Earth Minerals Ban
3. 01:20 - Why Trump’s Trade War Will Fail
4. 02:15 - Why America’s China Plan Has Failed
5. 03:05 - How China Prepared for Trade War
6. 04:05 - Why America Depends on China
7. 05:00 - How Nvidia is Losing in China
8. 05:48 - Why China Will Win AI Race
9. 07:08 - China’s Plan to Build its Supply Chain
10. 07:48 - How Long Can China Use Rare Earths Card?
11. 08:30 - How China Controls 21 Rare Elements
12. [09:30.80] - [Sponsor]

Video Sources:

1. https://x.com/TheNavroopSingh/status/1978500645259972873
2. https://www.ft.com/content/7c0d1b6d-41bd-4bc4-9450-4c0f08484956
3. https://www.rev.com/transcripts/bessent-and-greeron-economy
4. https://x.com/DeItaone/status/1978437736013988331
5. https://arnaudbertrand.substack.com/p/how-long-can-china-play-the-rare?triedRedirect=true
6. https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/08/01/donald-trumps-awful-trade-policy-will-outlast-him
7. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-10-18/the-us-has-no-china-policy-no-strategy-and-no-clue

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Generated Summary:

China’s Rare Earth Dominance and US Response

This video discusses China’s strategic advantage in rare earth mineral production and its implications for the US, particularly in technology and defense.

Key Points:

• China’s Strategic Move: China has implemented export controls on rare earth minerals, requiring Beijing’s approval for any product containing even 0.1% of Chinese rare earths. This move has sent the US government into “panic mode” due to its dependence on these resources.
• Rare Earth Importance: Rare earth minerals are crucial for modern technology, including EV motors, fighter jet guidance systems, smartphone chips, and missile sensors. China controls a significant portion of the global supply chain: 70% of mining, 90% of processing, and 93% of magnet manufacturing.
• US Dependence and Vulnerability: The US has become heavily reliant on China for rare earth minerals, making it vulnerable to China’s export policies. The US government’s reactive measures, including insulting Chinese officials, highlight the lack of a clear China policy.
• China’s Preparedness: China has been proactively reducing its reliance on US products by sourcing alternatives from other countries and investing in domestic industries. This includes semiconductors, beef, soybeans, and oil.
• Impact on US Industries: The halt of rare earth mineral exports to the US has already caused disruptions in various industries, including defense (F-35 fighters, Patriot missiles) and automotive (Ford F-150).
• Nvidia’s Situation: Nvidia, a major US technology company, is facing a complete loss of its market share in China due to US policies, potentially hindering America’s progress in the AI race.
• China’s Long-Term Strategy: Xi Jinping has been implementing a plan to make China indispensable to global supply chains through initiatives like “Made in China 2025,” focusing on dominating key industries.
• China’s Systematic Advantage: China’s dominance in rare earths is not just technological but systematic, encompassing education, workforce training, infrastructure, and vertical integration. Replicating this would require massive investment and a new industrial revolution in the West.

About Channel:

Cyrus Janssen is a geopolitical analyst, investor, speaker, and social media influencer with over 2 million fans across all social media platforms. Born in the United States, Cyrus lived abroad for 15 years in China and Canada and enjoys sharing cultural and geopolitical insights from his travels to over 60+ countries.