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Can the US and its allies break China’s grip on rare earths and AI technology?
The US and its allies are working to reduce dependence on China for rare earths and critical minerals to strengthen their position in artificial intelligence. Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic affairs, discusses efforts to secure alternative supply chains in an interview. US President Donald Trump signed a related policy.
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