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The article discusses the efforts of the United States to increase its sources of rare earth metals and critical materials, aiming to reduce its dependence on China, which controls over 90% of the global production of these minerals. U.S. measures include funding projects from mining to manufacturing, including building facilities for refining and transforming these elements into industrial components, with investments exceeding $7.6 billion over 18 months. Washington faces challenges in creating an integrated supply chain, as it requires years to establish, especially given China's export restrictions since April 2025. These restrictions have led to an increase in U.S. imports of these metals and processed materials, reaching $185 billion in 2025 compared to $77 billion in 2024. Government collaboration with private companies aims to establish stockpiles and achieve self-sufficiency, amid expectations of further pressures on defense supply chains by 2027.
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