Trump's new rare earth deals unlikely to slow China's dominance
Trump's new rare earth deals unlikely to slow China's dominance  
Podcast: Trump's Terms
Published On: Thu Oct 30 2025
Description: President Trump recently signed several rare earth agreements with Asian countries to reduce America's reliance on China. Thin on details, the deals are unlikely to dent China's dominance. NPR's Jackie Northam reports. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy