The US Is Underinvested in Rare Earths — Now We’re in Trouble

After decades of neglect, Washington’s rare earth stockpiles are nearly empty — just as Beijing tightens its grip on critical materials.

Editor’s Note: This analysis by Stephen Bryen follows Lyric Hughes Hale’s recent article, No Surprise, It’s Elemental, which examined China’s latest export controls and their global impact. Bryen tak…