Core Viewpoint - The term "rare earth" is misleading as these elements are not as rare as commonly perceived, but their extraction is challenging [1] Group 1 - Rare earth elements are more abundant than their name suggests, yet they are difficult to mine and process [1]

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President Trump also softening his tone on China after Friday's threat of new 100% tariffs on that country starting November 1st. Ununice Yun is tracking all the latest developments in the story and she joins us now with more including the reaction in China. Ununice good to see you.>> Thanks Becky. Well, after getting a strong response from the US, the Chinese are defending their approach to expand their export curbs. The foreign ministry today said the US has continuously introduced a series of restriction ...

The increased purchases come as new export controls of rare earths and other key materials for defense and technology manufacturing were unveiled by China’s Ministry of Commerce last week. https://t.co/2t2YwXLRrL ...

Industry Initiatives - Australia is considering setting minimum prices for critical minerals [1] - Australia is considering investing in new rare-earth projects [1] International Collaboration - Potential resources deal between Australia and the US is under consideration [1]

Trade Policy - China requires global exporters to seek its approval for materials containing rare earths that have been touched, processed, or mined by China [1] - The policy potentially impacts exports including cars, microwaves with chips, and defense materials [1] Geopolitical Implications - The U S Trade Ambassador views China's action as extreme [1]

US-China Relations and Geopolitical Instability - The US-China relationship is viewed as a defining conflict, with China having a long-term strategic plan to gain leverage over the US and its allies through industrial policy and military power [8][11][51] - Geopolitical instability extends beyond US-China tensions, including land wars in Europe, the Red Sea situation, and China's actions in the Philippines [8][9] - China is strategically using export controls on critical materials like rare earth magnets to exert influence [10][11] Defense Tech Industry and National Security - Defense tech is crucial for national security, requiring the onshoring of manufacturing and a focus on US and allied manufacturing [8][15] - The industry faces challenges including rare earth magnets supply and industrial labor shortages, particularly in areas like wire harness production [16][27][28] - There's a need for smart industrial policy involving tariffs, guaranteed off-take agreements, and strategies to solve supply chain issues at a national level [16][17] Anduril's Growth and Focus - Anduril has experienced rapid growth, projecting over 6500 employees and aiming to double revenue to over $2 billion this year, with a 400% ramp-up in production [3] - The company is shifting from experimental projects to mass production, focusing on integrating technology with war fighters [3][4] - Anduril emphasizes attracting top talent from tech companies and universities by offering exciting problems, a clear mission, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies [22][23] Space Defense and True Anomaly - Space is increasingly seen as a battleground, with China being an early mover in developing space weapons [33][34] - True Anomaly is developing autonomous spacecraft and software to counter space-based threats and defend US space infrastructure [33][36][38] - The US needs dedicated space superiority capabilities and countermeasures to protect its infrastructure in space [36][38] Palantir's Perspective and Re-industrialization - Palantir views the US-China conflict as a long-term issue, emphasizing the need for American greatness and re-industrialization [61][68] - The company focuses on applying AI to enhance the productivity of the American worker and drive re-industrialization [65][66] - Palantir is involved in both commercial and government sectors, working with various businesses and the Department of War [65][56] Market Reactions and Investment Trends - News of increased tariffs on China and uncertainty about a meeting between President Trump and President Xi caused immediate market reactions, including declines in major indices and semiconductor stocks [5][31][60] - Venture capitalists are increasingly investing in defense tech startups, recognizing the long-term shift and the need to connect the government with the fast-paced tech sector [77] - Startups are not immune to supply chain risks, and investors are considering how tariffs could impact supply chains [83]

Geopolitical Tension & Trade Relations - US President threatens unspecified retaliation against China following restrictions on rare earth materials [1] - Scheduled meeting between US President and President Xi Jinping of China at APEC in South Korea is seemingly cancelled [1][2][5] - The President expresses surprise at China's move, considering it inappropriate [2] Trade & Economic Policy - Potential implementation of massive increase of tariffs on Chinese products entering the United States is under consideration [4][5] - The US is exploring countermeasures, emphasizing its capacity to respond to China's monopolies [4] Rare Earth & Resource Control - China's restriction on rare earth materials is a key trigger for US response [1][3][5] - The US perceives China's actions as potentially painful but ultimately beneficial for the USA [4] International Relations & Diplomacy - The timing of China's move is questioned, suggesting it overshadowed news of a US-brokered peace agreement in the Middle East [2][3]

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Talk to me about your thesis. So, as we see a rare earth crackdown uh um where China's trying to limit the exports of rare earth to the US, you say Tesla's the best position to deal with that because they do about 40% of of their deliveries in China. >> Yeah.I mean, look, I this it speaks to why they made such a big bet on China, you know, with Gigafactory in Shanghai. This is going to really I think insulate them. You know, when you look at the raw materials, look that right now.I mean that's the biggest w ...