Staff Reports
In today’s world, there’s a fierce battle over rare-earth elements, the critical materials powering everything from smartphones to military gear. And guess what? The United States is finally stepping up to the plate with some good old American gumption. Vulcan Elements has announced a plan to build a massive $1 billion factory in Benson, North Carolina. This is a big win for American industry and a giant leap away from dependence on China.
For too long, the U.S. has allowed China to dominate the rare-earth market. Liberals and their globalist pals turned a blind eye as Beijing gained control, risking both our economic future and national security. It’s time for us to break free from this dependency, and this factory is a bold step in the right direction. America needs to foster its own capabilities and protect its interests with a homegrown industry, not kowtow to foreign powers.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) November 21, 2025
This North Carolina development is exactly what this country needs: real jobs for real Americans. Folks in Benson are about to see a surge in economic growth. No lofty promises of green jobs or pie-in-the-sky tech dreams here—this is tangible work that puts food on the table. It’s a chance for the area to thrive, setting an example for other states to follow.
Why does it take threats to our security and prosperity for action to finally happen? Only when our backs are against the wall do our leaders choose to invest in America. Instead of just reacting, wouldn’t it be better if our policies proactively supported American industry? It seems like common sense to conservatives, but that logic is apparently lost on our left-leaning counterparts who prefer to outsource everything, from jobs to critical materials, at the expense of the American worker.
The construction of this factory is a shining beacon of what American leaders should prioritize—American interests. So, while the left dreams of a global utopia, let’s live in the real world where steps like this one are critical. Is it too much to ask for America to lead again?
