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What China’s Ban on Rare Earths Processing Technology Exports Means

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Jan 8, 2024

What China’s Ban on Rare Earths Processing Technology Exports Means

China's decision to ban the export of rare minerals affects U.S. national, economic, and rare earth security, given that rare earth elements are crucial in defense and technology sectors.
The U.S. has and should expedite its efforts to address its vulnerability in this area through funding decisions to enhance domestic rare earth processing capabilities.

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Someone Has to Lead

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Advancing U.S.-China Coordination amid Strategic Competition: An Emerging Playbook

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Gaza’s Human Crisis Demands a Rethink

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Gaza’s Human Crisis Demands a Rethink

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The presidential debate accomplished more for Harris than it did for Trump

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Sep 11, 2024

The presidential debate accomplished more for Harris than it did for Trump

William A. Galston and Elaine Kamarck at Brookings discuss the importance of presidential debates in addressing voter concerns, highlighting Kamala Harris's effort to define herself and correct misconceptions about her political stance and capabilities.
The commentary asserts that Donald Trump's debate performance was inconsistent, often veering off-topic and failing to broaden his appeal beyond his base, indicating a potential challenge for his campaign in attracting new supporters.

Leans Left

Commentary

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2024 U.S. Elections

Trump, Harris, and All the Wrong Ways to Do Tax Reform

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Sep 11, 2024

Trump, Harris, and All the Wrong Ways to Do Tax Reform

Adam N. Michel at Cato Institute argues that tax policy's prominence in the presidential campaign is due to the impending expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the candidates' proposals for new special-interest tax breaks that complicate and increase the tax code's complexity.
The report asserts that while there is bipartisan support for extending most of the expiring tax cuts, proposed targeted benefits for tips, families, homeowners, domestic production, and seniors will further complicate the tax system and pose significant fiscal challenges.

Libertarian

Policy Analysis

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2024 U.S. Elections

Breaking Down the Biden Administration’s National Rent Stabilization Proposal

Urban Institute

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Sep 11, 2024

Breaking Down the Biden Administration’s National Rent Stabilization Proposal

Urban Institute experts write that the Biden administration's rent stabilization proposal aims to cap annual rent increases at 5% for units owned by large landlords, conditioned on maintaining existing tax breaks, aiming to stabilize housing and protect tenants from eviction or displacement.
The experts argue that while the proposal could make more units affordable for low-income residents, it may also reduce the overall supply of rental units as landlords might convert properties or avoid entering the market, potentially driving up rents for uncontrolled units.

Liberal

Policy Analysis

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U.S. Economy

In Tied Presidential Race, Harris and Trump Have Contrasting Strengths, Weaknesses

Pew Research Center

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Sep 9, 2024

In Tied Presidential Race, Harris and Trump Have Contrasting Strengths, Weaknesses

Pew Research Center report shows that the presidential race between Harris and Trump is currently deadlocked, with each candidate receiving 49% support among registered voters. Voters regard Trump as stronger on the economy while Harris is preferred on abortion and personal traits like honesty.
The survey asserts that voters are divided on Trump’s actions related to the 2020 election and his age. Additionally, Harris would make history if elected, being the first woman, Asian American, and Black woman president, while Trump would become the oldest person to assume office at 78.

Nonpartisan

Report

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2024 U.S. Elections

Bring Back Trump’s China Policy

Heritage Foundation

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Sep 4, 2024

Bring Back Trump’s China Policy

Bryan Burack at Heritage Foundation writes that the Trump administration's significant foreign policy legacy was its strategic response to China's economic warfare against the U.S., emphasizing the importance of maintaining these measures for deterrence.
The article asserts that the Biden administration has adopted a less assertive approach, reviving engagement policies with China due to concerns that aggressive economic protections might provoke conflict, which has led to counterproductive security tradeoffs.

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U.S.-China Relations

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