A Mastodon user criticizes the first Trump administration for allowing China to dominate critical mineral supply chains through its Belt and Road Initiative. This has led to China's current leadership in electric vehicles, clean energy, and AI, while the user claims the US is lagging due to denial of science and short-sighted policies. The post suggests that the US faces decades of rebuilding if it survives the Trump era, emphasizing the importance of soft power and international relationships. AI
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