Charted: Where the U.S. Gets its Rare Earths From

Key Takeaways:

• China produces around 90% of the world’s rare earths, a group of 17 elements used across the defense, electric vehicle, energy and electronics industries.
• 70% of U.S. rare earth imports come from China.
• The United States has only one rare earth mine.
• Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and Apple are among the companies that use Chinese rare earths.
• The term "rare earth" is somewhat misleading, as these elements are actually abundant in the Earth's crust, but they are rarely found in concentrated, high-purity deposits.