China Just Weaponized Rare Earths — The U.S. Tech Industry Is in Panic Mode

China Just Weaponized Rare Earths — The U.S. Tech Industry Is in Panic Mode

China has tightened export controls on critical rare earth materials like gallium, germanium, and graphite—resources essential for semiconductors, EVs, and AI chips. The move escalates U.S.–China tensions and threatens to disrupt global tech supply chains overnight.