Despite the name, rare earths just aren’t that rare
By James Vincent on May 23, 2019 12:04 pm
Rare earth elements are described as the ‘vitamins of chemistry’ — producing powerful effects in small doses.
America’s trade war with China has been quietly escalating for years, but this week it took a turn for the disastrous. Huawei, once the rising star of China’s tech industry, has been cut off from US suppliers, leaving the company effectively stunted. China is likely to respond somehow, but with a multitude of options on the table, many in the tech industry are now considering nightmare scenarios.
