特朗普弄巧成拙，稀土价飙6000%，美国满世界扫货，8万零件断供

Core Viewpoint - The "Pax Silica Declaration" aims to break China's monopoly in the rare earth sector, but the U.S. remains heavily dependent on Chinese supplies, particularly for yttrium oxide, with a reliance rate of 93% [1][3]. Group 1: U.S. Strategy and Actions - The U.S. government has initiated a multi-national agreement to reshape global supply chains, emphasizing that it will no longer worry about being dependent on critical minerals [3]. - In October 2025, the U.S. secured a multi-billion dollar rare earth mining agreement with Australia, followed by technology sharing with Japan and processing responsibilities assigned to South Korea, aiming for a closed-loop supply chain [5]. - The U.S. Department of Defense invested $400 million in MP Materials, the only domestic rare earth miner, promising to purchase neodymium and praseodymium at a guaranteed price of $110 per kilogram, double the market rate [5]. Group 2: Challenges in U.S. Rare Earth Industry - The U.S. lacks refining capabilities, with two-thirds of raw ore still needing to be sent to China for purification, and establishing a new refinery takes 7-10 years and costs three times more than in China [7]. - China's export controls on heavy rare earths, implemented in April 2025, require companies to submit end-use certifications, limiting military-related exports and tightening supply [7][12]. Group 3: Impact of Supply Shortages - The price of yttrium oxide skyrocketed from $6 per kilogram at the beginning of the year to $320 by mid-year, a 53-fold increase due to reduced Chinese exports [10]. - The U.S. automotive industry is facing severe disruptions, with major manufacturers warning of potential shutdowns of assembly lines due to rare earth shortages [16]. - The military sector is also affected, with Lockheed Martin notifying the Pentagon of slowed production for the F-35 fighter jet due to rare earth material shortages [18][20]. Group 4: Global Market Reactions - European countries, which rely on China for 82% of their yttrium oxide imports, are experiencing production halts in major automotive companies due to supply shortages [14]. - The semiconductor industry is also under pressure, with companies like Intel and TSMC reporting reduced production capacity due to the scarcity of rare earth materials [23]. Group 5: Long-term Implications - The U.S. government has initiated the Defense Production Act to prioritize 35 rare earth materials, aiming for "decoupling" from China by 2027, but industry experts believe this goal is nearly impossible without processing capabilities [25]. - The crisis highlights the risks of over-reliance on a single supply source and the consequences of politicizing resource issues, which could lead to significant costs for the U.S. manufacturing sector [27].