So to the question I asked… No. They have not been cutting off these specific rare metals for years. They have restricted the supply to raise prices.
Thanks for confirming that china has not been completely cutting off supply to these rare metals for years.
Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 day ago
China has been playing a long game with rare earth metals. You asked a specific question, the answer of wouldn’t really explain anything. I gave you a longer answer that gives a fuller picture.
Trump and company were fools to trigger China like this.
anonApril2025@lemmy.zip 18 hours ago
I agree. Also. China, previous to this point, didn’t completely cut off these specific rare earth metals.