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China's Rare Earth Siege: Neutering US Military Might?

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Explore the alarming truth about the US military's growing vulnerability. This segment reveals how China's near-monopoly on rare earths and other vital minerals, like graphite, is crippling America's ability to produce and replace advanced weaponry. Critical systems, from F-35s and submarines to B-2 bombers, are becoming truly irreplaceable due to these restrictions.

The discussion highlights that the US could exhaust missile stockpiles in short conflicts, such as against Iran, with no way to replenish them. With China controlling 100% of the world's graphite and 99% of many rare earths, the speaker warns the US might sustain operations for a maximum of two weeks. This raises critical questions about America's defense capabilities against serious adversaries.

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