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US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets
While the White House is demanding military contractors speed up weapons production, it’s also imposing even stricter rules banning them from sourcing critical-mineral components from China.
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What happenedWhile the White House is demanding military contractors speed up weapons production, it’s also imposing even stricter rules banning them from sourcing critical-mineral components from China.
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Left / center-leftUS faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets
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US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets
While the White House is demanding military contractors speed up weapons production, it’s also imposing even stricter rules banning them from sourcing critical-mineral components from China.