China imposes export controls on two US rare earth producers

MP Materials, USA Rare Earth Among Companies Caught In China's Latest Crackdown On US Defense Suppliers -

China imposed export controls on 10 U.S. suppliers including rare earth miners MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, plus drone and defense contractors, restricting dual-use goods exports. Procurement teams now face critical supply chain exposure; geographic redundancy and supplier audits for semiconductors, rare earths, and autonomous systems become essential strategy.