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From Tariffs to Tech Controls: Inside the Renewed U.S.–China Trade Conflict

  • October 17, 2025
A dramatic illustration depicting American and Chinese boxers in a ring, symbolizing the trade conflict over rare earths and technology, with a cityscape background under a stormy sky
Figure 1: Global Showdown: The Rare Earth Conflict. This illustration encapsulates the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, particularly over rare earths and technological sovereignty. The two nations are depicted as formidable boxers in a ring, representing a fierce competition with global implications, while the background cityscape and stormy sky suggest widespread impact and uncertainty
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China’s new export restrictions on rare earths reignite a full-blown trade war with the U.S., following Trump’s 100% tariff announcement. As markets panic, experts warn […]