Rare earth metals are a key ingredient in modern tech — and a new flashpoint in the escalating U.S.-China trade war. As China flexes its rare earth monopoly, the race to secure these critical resources is reshaping global economic and security strategies.
Apple, once the gold standard in consumer tech, is being overshadowed in the generative AI era. Will its playbook of small, strategic partnerships and quiet R&D pay off in the end?
