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China’s Rare Earth Leverage Is Aerospace’s Latest Constraint
Strategic angle: China's control over rare earth elements poses significant challenges for the aerospace industry.
editorial-staff
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Updated 4 days ago
China currently holds a commanding position in the global supply of rare earth elements, which are critical for aerospace manufacturing.
This control is resulting in heightened costs and disruptions within the supply chains of aerospace manufacturers, who rely heavily on these materials.
As a response, there is a notable shift in the geopolitical landscape, with countries actively seeking alternative sources to mitigate dependency on Chinese rare earths.