Federal backing and tech advances aim to help the U.S. catch up to China in rare earths processing

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The U.S. is seeking to reduce its reliance on China for rare earth processing and refining through federal backing and technological advancements.

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The U.S. aims to reduce its dependence on China for rare earth processing, which is crucial for various defense and tech applications.

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