The U.S. Military’s DIRTY SECRET: It Depends on China

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✅ The U.S. military runs on Chinese rare earth elements — and that’s no exaggeration. From F-35 fighter jets to nuclear submarines, America’s most advanced weapons systems depend on materials overwhelmingly controlled by China. This episode breaks down the U.S. military’s deep reliance on Chinese rare earths and why it’s one of the biggest blind spots in Washington's geopolitical strategy.

In this video, we explore:
- How rare earth elements power the Pentagon’s arsenal
- Why China dominates over 85% of global rare earth processing
- The impact of Trump’s trade war and China’s export controls
- The Pentagon’s $billions investment in rebuilding domestic supply chains
- The timeline — and the challenges — to achieve mineral independence by 2027
- How this strategic weakness could shape future global power dynamics

Despite bipartisan efforts under both Trump and Biden, the U.S. still relies heavily on Beijing for rare earths — making American military strength vulnerable to supply chain shocks and diplomatic tensions.

👉 Watch now to understand the future of U.S. national security, rare earth economics, and global trade power plays.

👇 Let us know in the comments — Should the U.S. take a more diplomatic approach with China given its dependency?

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