Trump’s Chip Crackdown Triggered Rare Earth Cuts — Here’s How China Justified It

Trump’s Chip Crackdown Triggered Rare Earth Cuts — Here’s How China Justified It

President Trump expanded chip export controls and tightened visa rules — and Beijing responded by restricting rare earth supplies. In this video, we break down how China’s analysts explained the move, why U.S. firms are worried, and what this tit-for-tat means for the future of U.S.–China trade. With no binding deal in place, trust remains fragile. Can the two superpowers avoid another trade spiral — or is this just the beginning?