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China’s rare earth controls are ratcheting up again.
After tightening restrictions during the tariff tit-for-tat in April, China has further amped up controls on the minerals, which are essential for the tech and auto industries. It’s the latest move in a rare earth cold war, but in the longterm it might backfire, accelerating US efforts to become self-sufficient. [Link: China puts new limits on rare earths as Xi’s meeting with Trump looms | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/09/china-rare-earths-export-controls-trump-xi/ | washingtonpost.com]
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scmp.com
China rolls out flurry of export controls, ‘major upgrade’ to rare earth curbs
Wider restrictions on rare earths, other items intended to give Beijing greater leverage in coming negotiations with the US, analysts said.
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bbc.com
China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths
Beijing's monopoly over rare earths is a key bargaining chip in its trade negotiations with the US.
