Washington
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That changed in 2025, when China imposed export controls on several rare-earth elements and magnets in response to trade tensions with Washington, exposing the extent of Western dependence on Chinese supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“People are all thanking me because Washington is beautiful again,” Trump told reporters last week.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
His messages on Sunday night that he would stop Netanyahu may have been meant for Tehran's consumption to distance Washington from Israel's strikes.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman then met with Sanders on Wednesday in Washington, while also meeting with other policymakers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
“Well, all right,” Ms. Washington said back, sounding a little disappointed but not pushing it.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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