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flag The U.S. is reducing its reliance on China for rare earth elements due to national security risks, investing in domestic mining, recycling, and stockpiling.

flag The U.S. relies heavily on China for rare earth elements, vital materials for defense, technology, and clean energy, raising national security concerns, especially after China used them as leverage in trade talks. flag With only one operational domestic mining and processing facility in Mountain Pass, California—partially owned by China—the U.S. is working to reduce dependence by investing over $400 million in a domestic supply chain, establishing a purchase guarantee fund, exploring recycling from e-waste and coal ash, and considering a strategic stockpile.

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