Rare earths refer to 17 elements on the periodic table whose atomic structure gives them special magnetic properties.
The United States depends a great deal on China for these critical materials — making them one of the most important bargaining chips in the trade war between the U.S. and China.
Now, the U.S. is seeking to develop a domestic supply chain, but faces major hurdles. Find the full report: https://youtu.be/HRMZTup5TT0
