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LiberalArkie

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2. Well, Germany was a pariah back during the war, but Americans saw profit.

Reply to jls4561 (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 03:53 PM

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Really they are scared because China is the world's silver and gold refiners. China on Jan 1, 2026 put export controls on metals.

In the past US, Mexico, Venezuela and others sent their mined metals to China to have it refined. Now, if it is shipped there they can not get it back.

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US proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China [View all] LiberalArkie Wednesday OP

Why does JD think we have any allies left? jls4561 Wednesday #1

Well, Germany was a pariah back during the war, but Americans saw profit. LiberalArkie Wednesday #2

Can you send me a source for more information? jls4561 Wednesday #3

This is what I saw quickly... Thousands of others out there. LiberalArkie Wednesday #5

Sorry I should have been clearer about what I was asking. Countries send their metals to China, China refines the metal jls4561 Wednesday #7

China implemented export controls on Jan 1, 2026 on precious metals. LiberalArkie Wednesday #8

Thank you. jls4561 Wednesday #9

You read my mind canetoad Wednesday #4

Uhh. the Board of Peace LiberalArkie Wednesday #6