[sockmonkey]

*** Can we assume China makes the parts? ***

China, Hong Kong (no longer autonomous), Taiwan, and South Korea. We have tried to leverage South Korea on trade tariffs (Trump Admin), and I am not sure the US will benefit from cracks in that alliance.

In plain speak, Korea is saying to the US, “you’re not the boss of me.”

When/If China regains Taiwan, they will control most of the world’s chip making.
China also has the majority of global mining agreements for Rare Earth Minerals such as used in lithium batteries.

[GOPJ]

When/If China regains Taiwan, they will control most of the world’s chip making. China also has the majority of global mining agreements for Rare Earth Minerals such as used in lithium batteries.

Yes, and there's Biden calling for all electric cars - a total dependence on China. It's insane but intentional on the part of Biden's commies.

[GOPJ]

When/If China regains Taiwan, they will control most of the world’s chip making. China also has the majority of global mining agreements for Rare Earth Minerals such as used in lithium batteries.

Yes, and there's Biden calling for all electric cars - a total dependence on China. It's insane but intentional on the part of Biden's commies. We're walking into unknown territory.

[itsahoot]

China also has the majority of global mining agreements for Rare Earth Minerals such as used in lithium batteries.

It is not so much the mining, we are prohibited from processing it. Rare Earths are not rare at all.