Inside America’s Critical Mineral Comeback: Breaking China’s Monopoly Is Now a National Imperative

For decades, America has quietly ceded control of critical mineral production—the backbone of our technology and defense industries—to a foreign power hostile to our interests. China’s chokehold on rare earth elements, vital for everything from electric vehicles to fighter jets, undermines not only our economy but also the sovereignty and security of the United States. Why Does American Sovereignty Depend on Rare Earth Production? This isn’t just about minerals; it’s about freedom and independence. When Beijing wielded its monopoly during trade disputes, halting supplies that stalled Ford’s electric vehicle production, it was a wake-up call: reliance on an adversary puts...