China's rare earth export controls are driving prices sharply higher:
Yttrium, used in defense, aerospace, and chipmaking, has skyrocketed +14,000% since April 2025, to ~$1,100 per kilogram.
Terbium, used in permanent magnets for electric vehicles and wind turbines, has surged +350% over the same period, to ~$4,500 per kilogram.
Dysprosium, used to strengthen magnets in electric motors and defense systems, has risen +450%, to ~$1,450 per kilogram.
The surge has been fueled by China's export licensing requirements imposed on April 4th, 2025, covering 7 rare earth elements, including terbium, dysprosium, and yttrium, in retaliation for President Trump's tariff increases.
As a result, exports of yttrium, dysprosium, and terbium are down -50%, -60%, and -50% respectively since April 2025, compared to the 12 months before the controls.
China’s export controls are holding back some key rare earths.
AI adoption is surging among US employees:
50% of employed American adults used AI in their role at least a few times in Q1 2026, up from 46% in Q4 2025, according to a Gallup survey.
This percentage has more than DOUBLED over the last 3 years.
Furthermore, 13% of surveyed employees used AI daily last quarter, while 28% used it at least a few times a week.
Meanwhile, 27% of employees in AI-adopting organizations reported their workplace has changed in disruptive ways over the last year.
AI usage among the American workforce is accelerating.
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Trump also says he is considering "blowing everything up" and "taking Iranian oil" if Iran does not make a deal "fast."