China Won The Rare Earth War – Here's What The Data Shows

Описание: China controls 90% of global rare earth processing. The Pentagon depends on Chinese materials for 78% of US weapons systems. And according to the data, America lost this war before most people even knew it was being fought.

In this video, I break down exactly how China spent 40 years building an unassailable position in the most critical supply chain of the 21st century—and why the $540 million the Pentagon just invested is a rounding error compared to what's actually needed.

This isn't about rocks in the ground. It's about who controls the machines that turn rocks into F-35s, electric vehicles, and smartphones. And right now, one nation has a kill switch on American manufacturing.

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📊 KEY DATA POINTS:

• China controls 90% of rare earth processing (IEA, 2025)
• 78% of US weapons systems depend on rare earth magnets (GAO)
• F-35 contains 920 lbs of rare earth materials per aircraft
• Rare earth magnet exports dropped 51% in one month after April 2025 restrictions
• Western independence timeline: 15-20 years minimum
• US mine permitting average: 29 years
• China produces 300,000 tons of permanent magnets annually vs US 1,000 tons

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📚 SOURCES:

• US Geological Survey - Rare Earth Statistics 2024-2025
• International Energy Agency - Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025
• Government Accountability Office Report 24-107176
• Department of Defense Critical Minerals Reports
• Chinese Ministry of Commerce Official Statements
• Center for Strategic and International Studies Analysis
• Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Projections
• Congressional Research Service Reports

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💬 DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video constitutes financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making any financial decisions.