China has identified a significant leverage point against Trump: rare earths. As a crucial resource for technology and defense, these materials give China a powerful bargaining chip in trade negotiations. Recent headlines highlight:

• China's identification of Trump's pain point.
• China's response to U.S. panic over rare earths.
• Xi's unwavering grip on rare earth strategy.

China's positioning in the rare earth market may lead to significant repercussions in global trade. Read on for the full story.