Trump trade war: Inside the rare earth metals China controls
China controls the global supply of rare earth elements which are vital to modern tech and defence. As Beijing tightens export rules, Donald Trump is hitting back with tariffs, reigniting a trade war that could reshape the future of global manufacturing.
Tuesday 14 October 2025 21:10, UK
Sky's Ed Conway looks at how China's rare earth dominance is fuelling a new front in the trade war with Donald Trump.