West Fails to Grasp Danger of China's Rare Earth Endgame

Heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium power EVs and military weapons, but China's export cutoff may be permanent as domestic supplies dwindle. The West remains dangerously unprepared for this strategic chokehold, which threatens global defense and industrial capabilities. Failure to secure alternative supply chains now will cripple American and allied military production in the coming years.