Headline: U.S. May Compromise with Rebels: U.S. Eyes Control of Myanmar’s Rare Minerals

In a bid to challenge China’s dominance over rare earth resources, the Trump administration is turning its focus toward Myanmar. The U.S. is particularly interested in heavy rare earth minerals found in Myanmar’s Kachin State, much of which is currently controlled by the rebel group Kachin Independence Army (KIA). According to four U.S. officials cited by Reuters, this has sparked major policy discussions in Washington.