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news Al Jazeera 2026-05-12

Can China Leverage Trade Power Against U.S. Sanctions?

The economic rivalry between the United States and China is escalating, with questions arising about whether China can effectively counter U.S. sanctions using its significant trade influence and control over resources like rare earths.


From sanctions to rare earths, the economic rivalry between the US and China is intensifying.

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