China's rare mineral puts US in check
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THE NORTH / Staff
Mexico City (May 3, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.
More than 90% of refined dysprosium comes from China and is used in magnets that power everything from medical equipment to electric vehicle motors. Credit: AFP
At the center of the US-China trade war is a gum-sized magnet, necessary for all electric vehicles, which has American manufacturers concerned because they depend on the Asian giant, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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