rare-earth exports

The article discusses the importance of rebuilding American manufacturing as a critical component of economic statecraft, referencing China's 2010 rare-earth exports embargo against Japan to illustrate supply chain vulnerabilities. It is part of an 11-part series by the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and War on the Rocks on integrating economic statecraft into U.S. national security strategy.

China's rare-earth exports to Japan have dropped by 80%, causing companies to scramble for alternatives. The significant decline in shipments has disrupted supply chains for Japanese businesses reliant on these materials.