Critical materials present danger to U.S. manufacturing

A high percentage of many raw and semi-finished materials critical to U.S. manufacturing are imported. China is the controlling producer of 11 of these materials and has instituted export restrictions that have led to two-tier pricing, creating pressure to move manufacturing to China. This report su...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Silberglitt, R. S. (-)
Autores Corporativos: National Defense Research Institute (U.S.) (-), National Intelligence Council (U.S.)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation 2013.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:A high percentage of many raw and semi-finished materials critical to U.S. manufacturing are imported. China is the controlling producer of 11 of these materials and has instituted export restrictions that have led to two-tier pricing, creating pressure to move manufacturing to China. This report suggests the need for actions to mitigate the impact of such market distortions on the global manufacturing sector.
Notas:"RAND National Defense Research Institute".
"RR-133-NIC"--P. [4] of cover.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (67 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780833079275