Unveiling Rare Earths: The Hidden Backbone of Modern Tech
Rare earths power our smartphones, electric vehicles and more, but complex extraction and refining create strategic dependencies and high barriers to entry.
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MOFCOM Defends Rare Earth Export Controls, Counters U.S. Tariffs
MOFCOM defends China’s rare earth export controls, outlines implementation measures, rebuts U.S. tariffs and calls for dialogue to ensure supply chain stability.
US-China Trade War Escalates as Tariffs Spark Rare Earths Showdown
US slaps 100% tariffs on Chinese imports from Nov 1. China tightens rare earth controls and port fees, fuelling a global supply chain standoff.
China Imposes Rare Earth Tech Export Controls
China’s Commerce Ministry enforces new export controls on rare earth technologies, requiring dual-use licenses for shipments outside the Chinese mainland.
US-China Trade Talks Kick Off in Stockholm: Tariff Pause & Tech on the Table
In Stockholm, U.S.-China negotiators aim to extend a 90-day tariff pause and tackle semiconductors, rare earths and more in a bid to stabilize global trade.
China Reassures Europe on Rare Earths and Calls for Peace
Chinese FM Wang Yi vows steady rare earth exports to Europe, urges Ukraine peace talks and celebrates 50 years of China-EU partnership.
London Trade Talks: Dialogue as the Way Forward
London’s first U.S.-China trade talks underscore dialogue’s role in a volatile global economy.
China-U.S. Trade Talks in London Deepen Consensus, Address Rare Earths
In a London meeting, the Chinese mainland and the United States used the trade consultation mechanism to deepen consensus and address rare earth export licenses.
Trump Nears Rare Earth Minerals Deal with Ukraine: Will Zelenskyy Agree?
U.S. President Trump claims a deal is near to share Ukrainian rare earth minerals revenues, but doubts persist over President Zelenskyy’s acceptance amidst security concerns.
US and Ukraine on Brink of Rare Earth Minerals Agreement: Will Zelenskyy Say Yes?
U.S. President Trump claims a near-final deal with Ukraine on sharing rare earth minerals to aid conflict resolution, but Zelenskyy may reject the terms.