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60 Minutes March 24, 2026 55s

The U.S. takes on China in the rare earth race #shorts

Summary

The main theme is the strategic importance of the US's sole active rare earth mine at Mountain Pass, California, in the context of the trade war with China. The transcript highlights how this mine represents a critical front in regaining control of a crucial supply chain previously dominated by China. The practical takeaway is the necessity of addressing and fixing the vulnerability of having essential resources located overseas.

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