The U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program: An Industrial Policy Triumph during World War II - American Affairs Journal

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The U.S. Synthetic Rubber Program: An Industrial Policy Triumph during World War II - American Affairs Journal

How can the United States quickly build secure, domestic supply chains for critical resources? It’s a question on minds in Washington, especially in the shadow of China’s tightening restrictions on the export of critical minerals, battery technology, and drone inputs to the United States. In early December 2024, Beijing announced a ban on the sale of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States—minerals critical for semiconductors, fibe…