Event Brief
Pentagon unit to expand rare-earth dealmaking against China
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Summary: A new Pentagon unit is set to use financing and dealmaking to challenge China’s rare-earth dominance.
WHO: Pentagon
WHAT: Creation of a Pentagon unit aimed at breaking China’s grip on rare earths using billions in financing and dealmaking
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 10:43 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The unit is intended to challenge China’s rare-earth dominance.
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