President makes historic trip to Asia

[FAITH-IN-HIM]

Oh, let's take a walk in reality -

Rare earth mining has significantly expanded in 2025, with major new projects launched in the U.S., Brazil, Australia, and Canada, driven by geopolitical shifts and the push for supply chain independence from China.

Here’s a breakdown of the most notable developments:

Major Projects Launched or Expanded in 2025​

• Halleck Creek Project (Wyoming, USA): American Rare Earths advanced this strategic mining initiative to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign rare earths. It’s positioned as a cornerstone for domestic supply resilience.
• Hoidas Lake Project (Saskatchewan, Canada): REAlloys Inc. is developing North America’s first fully integrated mine-to-magnet supply chain, backed by a $200 million commitment from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
• Texas Mining Revival (USA): Renewed efforts in Texas aim to tap domestic rare earth deposits as part of the broader U.S. strategy to rebuild its rare earth infrastructure.
• Atlas Critical Minerals (Brazil & USA): Alongside Energy Fuels Inc., Atlas is advancing rare earth and uranium projects to reshape global supply chains.

International Collaborations and Investments​

• U.S.–Australia Deal: A $3 billion joint investment was announced to support mining and processing projects, including a price floor for critical minerals. This aims to unlock $53 billion in Australian deposits.
• Global Deal-Making Surge: The week of August 25–29 saw a flurry of rare earth agreements across North America, Europe, and Asia, spanning mining, processing, and magnet manufacturing.

No pretending there - it's a win. - Because of the Trump tariffs - the world's dependence on China for rare earth minerals (AI, Batteries, Magnets) is only a fraction of what it was and lessening. No one can be held hostage by their wanting to control this industry, now there are multiple sources being expanded.

Fentanyl dropped in half - no pretending there - it's a win.

Purchases of soy beans - without the growing aspects of Brazil's production - No pretending there - it's a win.

It's called aggressive negotiating - what brought China to the table? The tariffs - that's not pretend - it's a win.

On January 20, 2025, there was no tariff conflict. International trade proceeded as it had for the past fifty years. China exported rare earth elements and various products globally. China also imported soybeans, livestock, corn, and other goods from U.S. farms.

After President Trump assumed office, he created a global tariff war which contributed to a trade crisis. Over the past ten months, President Trump's policies have created uncertainty in international trade. Several U.S. trading partners pursued other options; Canada established new trade agreements with Europe, China formed new partnerships with Argentina, and trade between China and Brazil increased. The recent agreement with China has reinstated US-China trade relations to their prior status. President Trump initiated the dispute and subsequently addressed it; thus, there is no exceptional achievement, and credit is not warranted.

Supporters of President Trump who attribute the success of recent trade negotiations to him may lack a comprehensive understanding of how international trade relationships and the global economy function. Such unwavering support often suggests a tendency to endorse political figures regardless of actual outcomes. Commending President Trump for his approach to trade relations may indicate a limited grasp of the complexities inherent in world economic affairs.

 

[FAITH-IN-HIM]

China’s Commitment on Fentanyl Precursors​

• China pledged to strengthen controls on the production and export of precursor chemicals used in the manufacturing of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid linked to hundreds of thousands of overdose deaths in the U.S..
• While the exact enforcement mechanisms were not publicly detailed, the move was seen as a significant gesture toward addressing U.S. concerns about the opioid crisis.

U.S. Response: Tariff Reductions​

• In exchange, the U.S. halved its tariffs on fentanyl-related Chinese imports from 20% to 10%, and reduced the overall average tariff on Chinese goods from 57% to 47%.
• This was part of a broader package that also included agreements on rare earth exports and agricultural purchases.

That's not pretending - that is another win.

China made the same commitment regarding fentanyl precursors in February of this year to President Trump. You created a thread on this topic at that time and again expressed praise for President Trump. Since then, President Trump has imposed multiple tariffs on Chinese goods, and now China has reiterated the exact same commitment.

You consider it a win when the government repeatedly makes identical commitments without delivering any results. Interesting way to measure success!

 

[FAITH-IN-HIM]

There is progress but we are still heavily dependent on China.

Rare earth elements were exported by several countries, and there was no shortage of supply. China did not use rare earth exports as leverage. The pause in China's rare earth export occurred as a result of President Trump's tariff policy.

Here is a list of rear earth export in year 2023 and 2024.

By the way Australia started the project of exporting rear earth almost 5 years ago and they finished first phase in 2022.

One thing President Trump’s tariffs accomplished is making other countries rethink their trade relationships with the US, seeking alternatives after fifty years of established practices.

 

[FAITH-IN-HIM]

 

[Always in His Presence]

There is progress but we are still heavily dependent on China.

Glad you can recognize there is progress - I don't think anyone believe it would be solved instantaneously. Thank you for your honesty.

"The last nine months have been a waste of time."

Sorry -

Media Research Center (MRC) has conducted studies showing that major networks like ABC, CBS, and NBC have produced 92–95% negative coverage of Trump

Try again?

 

[wing2000]

Glad you can recognize there is progress - I don't think anyone believe it would be solved instantaneously. Thank you for your honesty.

Sorry -

Media Research Center (MRC) has conducted studies showing that major networks like ABC, CBS, and NBC have produced 92–95% negative coverage of Trump

Try again?

And the American Enterprise Institute (you know, the AEI person whom CNBC was interiviewing)?