Event Brief
How the U.S. lost its rare earths monopoly to China
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: Planet Money describes how the U.S. lost its rare earths monopoly to China.
WHO: Planet Money
WHAT: Story on the U.S. losing rare earths dominance to China
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 4:44 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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