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    Battlefield rare earths: How the U.S. lost to China

    Planet Money· Apr 24, 2026

    At one point in history, one U.S. company monopolized the rare earths industry. Then China took over the industry. Can the U.S. bring it back?Rare earths are critical to making, like, everything. From smart phones to ele…