Western Permanent Magnet Supply Chain Independence by 2028

Western countries are working toward supply chain independence for permanent magnets by 2028, but current modeling and expert analysis indicate that true independence may not be secured until much later, with significant challenges across the full supply chain from mining to finished magnets. U.S. defense procurement restrictions expanding in 2027 further pressure the need for secure and traceable Western magnet production.

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