Rare earth elements are used in a range of electronic devices and in automotive applications.
October 26, 2025
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general
Describes common industrial uses of rare earth elements.
Simple, ubiquitous semiconductor components can be critical to automotive manufacturing, and shortages of such parts can threaten to halt or significantly disrupt vehicle production.
January 01, 2025
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temporal
Semiconductor shortages have been linked to major disruptions in auto production when common components are unavailable.
Tariffs can negatively impact industries such as aluminum, steel, automotive, and lumber.
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economic
General economic effect of import tariffs on specific manufacturing and resource sectors.