rare-earth magnets
Trump Reveals Trade Dispute Caused His Hoarse Voice: "Blew My Stack" During International Negotiations
Nov 18, 2025 02:15 pm CST
US President Donald Trump explained his raspy voice resulted from shouting during heated trade negotiations with an unnamed country. Despite refusing to identify the nation involved, Trump disclosed recent progress in US-China trade talks, including tariff reductions and agreements on fentanyl crisis management. The president expressed optimism about future trade relations following his productive meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
China's Strategic Rare Earth Export Controls: Impact on Global Supply Chains and India's Mineral Independence
Oct 15, 2025 08:04 pm CST
China has expanded export restrictions on rare-earth elements (REEs) beyond raw materials to products with minimal Chinese content, implementing its first foreign direct product rule. This article examines China's dominance of critical mineral supply chains, the implications for India's defense and manufacturing sectors, and strategic approaches for achieving mineral independence. With India importing 90% of its neodymium magnets from China and demand projected to grow 105% by 2030, the article explores pathways to reduce dependency through domestic production, strategic partnerships, and indigenous innovation across the critical minerals value chain.
Trump, Xi Speak On Call Over Agreement To Keep TikTok Online In US
Sep 19, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, Chinese state media reported, as they seek an agreement to help keep the video app TikTok online in the US and ease tensions between two superpowers locked in a standoff over trade.