https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-us-gave-up-its-edge-to-china-in-processing-vital-rare-earth-mineralsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-us-gave-up-its-edge-to-china-in-processing-vital-rare-earth-mineralshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-us-gave-up-its-edge-to-china-in-processing-vital-rare-earth-minerals#u84410Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:06:05 +0000China is utilizing its control over rare earth minerals and processing to gain leverage during a summit between President Trump and President Xi. Shipments of these minerals to the United States have declined leading up to the meeting. This dominance extends to the production of rare-earth magnets, providing Beijing with a strategic tool to influence US negotiations. The US has lost its previous edge in processing these vital minerals, leaving its supply chain vulnerable to Chinese restrictions.Why it mattersRare earth minerals are essential for high-tech manufacturing and defense systems. The