raw materials
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The move comes as the U.S. and other Western governments race to secure the raw materials that are crucial for defense and other industries, but are largely controlled by China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Tungsten and cobalt are costly raw materials, and conventional production can use a large amount of material while delivering a relatively limited yield.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Automakers have hit the skids because of the Middle East conflict pushing up raw materials costs and snarling up shipping routes, as well as US import tariffs and Chinese rivals gaining market share.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Meanwhile, prices for raw materials, which track costs paid by manufacturers, fell 6.9% in June from the prior month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
After bringing slaves to the Americas, the last leg saw the ships return to Europe with raw materials or finished products, such as rum and molasses.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
