self-sufficiency
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He highlighted about 60 minerals that are critical, with the U.S. further from self-sufficiency in heavier rare-earths.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
That said, it’s not a major give for China as Xi has advocated a stronger currency of late, especially as he tries to bolster domestic demand and increase China’s self-sufficiency.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
MS estimates China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency rate, which stands at 41% last year, to continue to improve to 86% by 2030.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Since its founding, Mr. Preston says, “we’ve pivoted away from just being hands and feet for people in that place of need, to helping people with self-sufficiency and economic mobility to take care of themselves.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
It happened after Mom decided it was time for Maureen to develop a little self-sufficiency by moving out and finding a place of her own.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
