Zelensky guarded on Tomahawk missile talks with Trump after White House meeting https://t.co/uQvBh0YQdO ...

But joining us now quickly by phone, Michael O'Hanlin. He is director of foreign policy research at Brookings. Um, Michael, aside from the uh the fbomb there at the end of that press conference, what were your takeaways.>> You know, I think it's it's fine. President Trump has the right framework, the right mental model for how to think about what he's trying to do. I still think the odds are against him.You know, I think that threatening tomahawk missile transfers to Ukraine pushes in the right direction, b ...

Core Points - China's new export regulations on rare earth elements could significantly impact major tech companies like Apple and Tesla, as well as US military contractors, serving as a strategic bargaining tool in trade negotiations with the US [1][4][10] - The requirement for foreign entities to obtain special licenses for exporting products with over 0.1% rare earth metals from China will take effect on December 1, creating uncertainty for US companies [2][5] - The announcement has led to a surge in stocks of US-based rare earth mining companies, with some experiencing increases of 20% or more [3] Industry Impact - China holds a near-monopoly on the global supply of rare earth metals, controlling approximately 70% of mining and 90% of processing capabilities, which gives it significant leverage in international trade [7][10] - The new licensing requirements are expected to complicate supply chains, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers in the US [5][14] - The US is facing challenges in ramping up domestic production of critical minerals due to China's restrictions on technology exports related to mining and processing [14][18] Military Implications - Licenses for products with military applications are likely to be denied, which raises concerns about the availability of rare earth elements for defense technologies [6][10] - The potential for a total embargo on rare earth exports from China remains a concern, especially in the context of rising geopolitical tensions, such as the situation regarding Taiwan [13]