China has tightened export controls on rare earths, citing national security concerns. The new rules formalize restrictions on mining, processing, and magnet-making technologies, and prohibit unauthorized overseas cooperation.
China’s Rare Earth Exports
Licenses will likely be denied to foreign arms manufacturers and semiconductor firms. The move mirrors U.S. chip export bans and comes ahead of a planned meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Rare earths—critical for electronics, EVs, and defense—remain a flashpoint in U.S.-China trade tensions. With China controlling 61% of global production and 92% of processing, the restrictions could severely impact countries like the U.S., which lack refining infrastructure.
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