Will the US Department of Defense issue a public statement by December 31, 2027, opposing any plan by the US government to purchase rare earth elements directly from China for strategic reserves?
Resolves: A public statement, press release, or official testimony from the US Department of Defense explicitly stating opposition to the US government purchasing rare earth elements directly from China for strategic reserves.
Will the US Department of Defense issue a public statement by Decembe…
Market overview
Given national security concerns and efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical materials, the Department of Defense might voice opposition to such a proposal. This question gauges that potential pushback.
Politics prediction market
- Implied probability (Yes)
- 55%
- Closes
- 2029-07-30
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How this resolves
A public statement, press release, or official testimony from the US Department of Defense explicitly stating opposition to the US government purchasing rare earth elements directly from China for strategic reserves.
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