Rare Earth Stocks Surge Amid US-China Trade Tensions

The U.S.-China trade negotiations have escalated tensions over rare earth minerals, with China's export controls impacting global supply chains and stock prices of rare earth companies soaring amid hopes for a deal that may involve geopolitical concessions and technology trade-offs. The U.S. is working to develop a domestic rare earth supply chain to reduce reliance on China, while market reactions reflect optimism about potential agreements.