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China sets the price, and the West scrambles to keep up. In this insightful interview, Justin Chan, Head of Research at SCP Resource Finance, sits down with Trey Reik to explain why 90 % of heavy rare earths are still processed in China, how that gives Beijing pricing power over EVs, wind turbines, and defense tech, and why even top-tier mining projects are barely breaking even.
Could Trump’s tariffs push China to the brink and trigger the next global crisis? In this must-watch conversation, market strategist Ed Yardeni joins James Connor to break down the explosive mix of politics, policy, and market volatility shaping 2025. Yardeni explains why he believes U.S. stocks may have already bottomed, why gold is back in favor, and how Trump’s trade agenda could have massive unintended consequences, including rising tension with China and the risk of conflict over Taiwan.