Will China effectively hit NATO's weapons? [ANALYSIS]

On 9 October, China's decision to importantly reduce exports of uncommon earth metals is simply a strategical decision that forces the United States to respond immediately. The last Asian tour of U.S. president Donald Trump shows that Washington took the glove thrown seriously by Beijing. The awareness of the consequences of a possible Chinese blockade resulting in attempts to safe supply of critical natural materials to partners specified as Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia or Australia shows that "The United States has understood late that relying on supplies of key natural materials from its main strategical rival is not a good solution" (cited by Tomasz Józwik, Magazine for Weekend No. 212, diary of Legal Newspaper).