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Understanding the political importance of rare earth elements
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The United States imports nearly 80% of the rare earth elements it uses in the production of critical electronics. That has made securing mining rights and import agreements a hot political topic. NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah explains exactly what rare earth elements are and why they are so important.Oct. 13, 2025
