[T]he recent back-and-forth between Washington and Beijing over rare earth minerals looks technical on the surface, but it points to a deeper shift in global leverage.
While it is true that US President Donald Trump’s statements tend to be exaggerated or even incorrect, it is also true that he often let the cat out of the bag regarding intelligence assessments.
What is clear is that the American judicial system abhors delay. The Americans believe justice must be done fairly, but must also be done swiftly, and they implemented legislation over 40 years ago to do just that.