### Comment:
&gt; rare earths were mined and processed in various countries around the world 
  
 They just couldn't compete with the price so they stopped mining. The important thing is other countries do have the minerals, which means that it will become profitable again in those countries if China shuts down the US. We will just get if from elsewhere, even if it's more expensive.

### REPLY:
I agree with you on the rare earths part. However, I do think he’s right about Trump overplaying his card and China digging in.

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