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Group 1 - Rare earth elements are crucial for modern technology, impacting smartphones, electric vehicles, and military equipment [1][3] - China dominates the rare earth market, controlling 70% of global production and 90% of processing capacity, giving it significant leverage over high-tech industries [3][5] - The U.S. is heavily reliant on Chinese rare earths for defense and technology, facing supply chain disruptions due to China's export restrictions [5][9] Group 2 - In 2023, China reduced rare earth exports by nearly 40%, citing environmental and technological reasons, which is part of a broader national security strategy [5][11] - The U.S. is investing in recycling projects to reduce dependence on China, but current recovery rates are below 10%, making progress slow and costly [7][9] - Major U.S. companies like Tesla and Apple are experiencing significant supply chain pressures, with Tesla reporting a 30% increase in battery costs due to rare earth shortages [7][11] Group 3 - The cost of extracting rare earths from electronic waste is significantly higher than importing from China, leading to economic inefficiencies [9] - The U.S. is seeking alternative sources from allies like Australia and Vietnam, but their combined output is insufficient to meet U.S. demand [9][11] - The ongoing rare earth crisis highlights the importance of resource sovereignty and the need for a stable supply chain to maintain technological leadership [13]