
Why Washington and Silicon Valley hate (and fear) China
Published: February 22, 2026
Duration: 44:36
The Second Cold War that the United States is waging against China includes a trade war, tech war, and now a mineral war. In alliance with Silicon Valley Big Tech corporations, the US government is trying to recruit countries into Pax Silica, a coalition to create a new global supply chain for critical minerals that cuts out China. Ben Norton explains.
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHHeug0APxk
Topics
0:00 Cold War Two against China
0:30 (CLIP) Marco Rubio on China "threat"
1:33 Trade war
2:26 Why China won the trade war
3:25 Critical mineral supply chain
4:10 Trump plans to restart trade war
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