John Barrasso: “China controls 85% of the world's refined rare earth mineral…”

“He called it a landmark moment. One for workers, one for manufacturers, and one for our energy independence. He's exactly right. Today, America is dangerously dependent on China for critical minerals. China controls 85% of the world's refined rare earth mineral elements today. 85%. Some of it they mine there. They also get it from mine around the world and get sent there for processing. But they control 85% of the refined rare earth element supply today.” (04:46–04:54)

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