Trump's consistent 'America First' trade posture targets critical supply chain vulnerabilities. China's ~80% global rare earth dominance presents a prime geoeconomic chokepoint for US defense and tech industrial bases. He will explicitly leverage this dependency during bilateral events, pushing for reshoring and strategic mineral security as a non-tariff barrier. Expect direct pronouncements on decoupling. 90% YES — invalid if the bilateral agenda is strictly ceremonial without policy discussion.
Trump's consistent 'America First' trade posture targets critical supply chain vulnerabilities. China's ~80% global rare earth dominance presents a prime geoeconomic chokepoint for US defense and tech industrial bases. He will explicitly leverage this dependency during bilateral events, pushing for reshoring and strategic mineral security as a non-tariff barrier. Expect direct pronouncements on decoupling. 90% YES — invalid if the bilateral agenda is strictly ceremonial without policy discussion.
