Tensions Rise Over Rare Earths as China Tightens Control and Auto Industry Faces Supply Crisis
TL;DR
The recent China-US trade agreement in London did not resolve issues related to export restrictions on rare earths, particularly those critical for US military technology, and there may be an extension of tariffs beyond August 10. The involved parties have not publicly commented.
- China-US Deal Didn’t Address Some Rare Earths Controls: Reuters Bloomberg.com
- Auto companies 'in full panic' over rare-earths bottleneck Reuters
- China grants rare earth export permits after US trade talks, offers relief but uncertainty persists Yahoo Finance
- Building a New Market to Counter Chinese Mineral Market Manipulation CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
- Carmakers battle to find supplies of rare earths as China tightens its grip Financial Times
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