Washington, D.C., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — An interview with economist and former CIA advisor Jim Rickards reveals how the United States could soon reclaim control of its own resources and industries. Rickards warns that years of outsourcing and restrictions left America vulnerable.
“The U.S. government admits… we rely on China for 100% of 20 key minerals. These are critical to everything from NVIDIA’s A.I. Chips to Elon Musk’s EVs, robots and satellites… practically every device with an ‘on’ button.”
He adds, “China blocked the export of these critical minerals to the United States. Meaning if we don’t act – our whole economy could tip into crisis.”
The High Cost of Environmental Red Tape
Rickards also argues that U.S. policy choices worsened the situation. “Obama and Biden chose to protect plants… birds… and fish instead of protecting and enriching the American public.”
As a result, America’s vast resources …