Trade Relations - China may believe it can withstand tariff pressures more effectively than the US [1] - Tariffs are not the sole economic tool available to the US [1]

Geopolitical Strategy - China's use of rare-earth elements as an economic weapon appears effective initially [1] - Xi Jinping's strategy regarding rare-earth elements is aimed at achieving specific objectives [1] Potential Risks - The current strategy of using rare-earth elements may ultimately backfire [1]