Reuters
French aerospace groups warn of supply‑chain 'weaponisation' as rare earths emerge as pressure point
French aerospace groups warned Thursday that global supply chains risk being 'weaponised' as major powers pursue geopolitical agendas, and singled out rare‑earth elements as a strategic pressure point that could be exploited despite a recent U.S.‑China trade truce, raising concern for manufacturers, defense contractors and policymakers.
