China says it is ‘actively’ issuing rare earths general licences
Beijing’s tight export controls on critical minerals have strained relations with US and EU
Beijing’s tight export controls on critical minerals have strained relations with US and EU

Extensive licensing requirements raise concerns about intellectual property theft

Beijing has attempted to improve relations with Brussels since Donald Trump returned to the White House

Beijing determined to retain leverage over supply by preventing buyers from building large inventories

The American military and Europe’s green transition both rely on critical minerals from Beijing

Beijing’s success in snarling supply chains with rare earths has shifted the balance of power in trade talks

Trump administration plans to set price floors, create strategic minerals reserve and take equity stakes