On December 2 2025, Bloomberg reported on the situation of many European companies that are struggling to obtain rare earths in the face of the global trade conflict over critical raw materials. This is also due to the fact that US companies are stocking up with more money and speed, while at the same time the course is being set in Washington for greater security of supply. The article clearly shows how fiercely competitive the market for these metals has become. TRADIUM has its say in the article and analyses how different the activities and priorities are on both sides of the Atlantic. The analysis shows that the USA is much more determined than many European market players when it comes to financing, coordination and strategic orientation.
