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Trump trade conflict casts shadow over access to vital elements needed by technology sector

  • The Trump administration's tariffs and protectionist policies aimed at China may restrict access to vital elements needed by the technology sector, including lithium and rare earth elements.
  • China refines over 90% of the global supply of rare earth elements, which are crucial for products like smartphones and electric cars.
  • President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on all Chinese imports, prompting China to retaliate with up to 15% tariffs on U.S. Goods and more export controls.
  • The International Energy Agency predicts that demand for rare earth elements will surge 72% by 2030, while supply will lag significantly behind.
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The National Observer: Real Estate: How Trump trade policy could affect port real estate markets

Tariffs are only the latest snarl for companies that source from abroad — as well as for port-adjacent real estate markets.

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Calgary HeraldCalgary Herald

Tariffs bad news for economy but maybe not so much for homebuyers

The United States' looming threat of tariffs on Canadian exports may be bad news for Canada’s economy, but it may not be as awful for homebuyers seeking to purchase with a mortgage.

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Trump's 'trade war' may turn disastrous for US as it casts shadow over access to vital elements

With US President Donald Trump on a tariff imposition spree, the trade activities world over are eyeing an uncertain situation. However, the interconnectedness of trade is a crucial factor that the US must be careful about. There are certain elements, including lithium and others that the US needs for vital defence, energy, and other applications. if Trump goes ahead with tariffs and other protectionist policies aimed at China,  it would become …

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Trump trade conflict casts shadow over access to vital elements needed by technology sector

Lithium and other elements that the U.S. needs for vital defense, energy and other applications could become harder to obtain if the Trump administration goes ahead with tariffs and other protectionist policies aimed at China. China refines more than 90%…

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Technology and Telecom Sector Assess Growing Exposure to Trade Wars

While the White House increasingly wields tariffs as an economic policy tool, parts of the tech, media and telecom universe see a growing risk of getting enmeshed in trade fights. Some communications technology could be particularly exposed, Telecommunications Industry Association...

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