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US and China Battle for Defense-Critical Rare Earth Metals

Antonio Graceffo | The Epoch Times | 09/22/2021

For years, China has undercut other countries in the production and refining of defense-critical rare earth metals, dominating the global market. At present China controls 85 percent of the global supply. The Chinese Communist…

Boris Johnson talks up ‘solid steps’ on US trade as lamb deal agreed

Peter Walker | The Guardian | 09/22/2021

The US will start to allow imports of UK lamb fo...

US Solar Companies Warn That Proposed Tariffs Would Devastate New Projects

ET Staff | The Epoch Times | 09/22/2021

A U.S. solar industry group warned on Wednesday...

Pacific, Atlantic Ports Report Strong Growth in August Amid Tight Supply Chains

Dan Ronan | Transport Topics | 09/22/2021

As volumes continue to surge at the nati...

Column: Malaysia deals fresh blow to global copper scrap trade

Andy Home | Reuters | 09/22/2021

More disruption is looming in the global copper scrap market. This...

Soaring gas prices ripple through heavy industry, supply chains

Bozorgmehr Sharafedin and Susanna Twidale, Roslan Khasawneh | Reuters | 09/22/2021

Global record h...

Treasury unleashes cryptocurrency sanctions to fight ransomware

Sam Sabin and Victoria Guida | Politico | 09/21/2021

The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced ...

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