U.S. to host meeting on rare earths as China-Japan tensions simmer

The upcoming meeting underscores the strategic importance of rare earths in the context of global supply chains and national security. As tensions between China and Japan escalate, Japan's proactive approach in collaborating with other democracies could signal a shift towards a more diversified and secure supply chain for these essential materials. This could also reflect broader efforts to counterbalance China's dominance in the rare earth market.