Trump Announces $12B Rare Earth Stockpile || Peter Zeihan
Episode Date: February 13, 2026The Trump administration has announced a plan to create a $12 billion stockpile of rare earths. The goal is to create a buffer against any supply disr...
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839 episodes transcribedThe Trump administration has announced a plan to create a $12 billion stockpile of rare earths. The goal is to create a buffer against any supply disr...
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