China’s rare earth minerals power the modern world. Banning their export could destroy it
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Beijing has a virtual monopoly on rare earth minerals—the materials that power everything from military planes to your electric toothbrush.
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All over TikTok, Chinese influencers are taking viewers behind the scenes, exposing what they claim is the real origin of high-end designer goods. From handbags to activewear, the message is consistent: luxury is often just a label. The viral videos claim that many designer items—bags, shoes, athletic wear—are manufactured in Chinese factories and then sent abroad, where labels are stitched on and price tags multiply.
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The Trump administration’s back-and-forth moves on tariffs for technology products are stirring confusion in a sector heavily reliant on global supply chains.

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