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ECONOMY • CHINA

China’s manufacturing strength may deepen other countries’ reliance

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The New York Times reports that China is making it harder for other countries to reduce reliance on its rare earths, solar, drone and drugmaking technologies. The article summary does not identify specific new measures or quantify the dependence.

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If reliance deepens, U.S. businesses and supply chains seeking alternatives to Chinese goods and technology could face constraints. The supplied summary does not detail specific U.S. exposure or near-term effects.