Trump's Tariff Threats and Market Volatility: How China's Rare Earth Control Gives Beijing Leverage in Trade Disputes

Oct 14, 2025 05:36 pm CST

Analyzing Donald Trump's recent trade threats against China and their impact on global markets, this article examines how Beijing's control of rare earth elements and crucial semiconductor supply chains may be shifting leverage in US-China trade negotiations. The pattern of rapid policy reversals suggests changing dynamics in this high-stakes economic relationship, with potentially significant implications for investors in AI and technology sectors.