China has chosen to play hardball with the United States, using its biggest trade weapon—rare earths.

Join Terri as she deciphers the sudden escalation in the U.S.–China trade war and Beijing’s motivation behind it.

What does this mean for the U.S. tech sector? Why did it happen during the government shutdown? And will the U.S. response be enough?

Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].

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