China targets US rare earth firms with new export controls in latest trade war escalation

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.