Trump's Strategy to Counter China's Rare Earths Leverage

The article discusses the potential for the Trump administration to escalate trade tensions with China by leveraging its dominance in certain critical industries, such as rare earths, technology, and finance, as a response to China's recent restrictions on rare earth exports. Experts warn that China's gamble could backfire, and the U.S. has multiple options to further disrupt China's economy, including export controls, sanctions, and leveraging its financial infrastructure. The situation remains tense, with negotiations ongoing and the risk of deeper decoupling between the two economies.