MP Materials, USAR, Other Rare Earth Stocks Soar. Trump and China Drive the Rally.
1. MP Materials stock rose 21.3% after China tightened export controls. 2. China now requires government approval for exporting certain rare-earth minerals. 3. Trump's rhetoric on U.S. retaliation boosted confidence in rare-earth stocks. 4. MP is the largest U.S. rare-earth producer, critical for EVs and defense. 5. Shares have increased over 500% in 2025, indicating a strong market performance.