In weaponizing its dominance over the crucial minerals, Beijing is using tactics that it once denounced, potentially alienating nations it wants to court.
Category: Rare Earths
U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal
The Trump administration is preparing to file an investigation into China’s compliance with a trade deal signed during President Trump’s first term, raising tensions ahead of a meeting between the countries’ leaders.
The U.S. Struggles to Break Out From China’s Grip on Rare Earths
The Trump administration is trying an array of unconventional measures to shore up U.S. rare earths supplies. It remains uncertain whether the strategy will work.
Can a U.S.-Australia Deal on Rare Earths Counter China’s Dominance?
Australia’s got reserves and mining expertise, and the United States is eager to invest in alternatives to China. But building mines, refineries and factories could take years.
Can a U.S.-Australia Deal on Rare Earths Counter China’s Dominance?
Australia’s got reserves and mining expertise, and the United States is eager to invest in alternatives to China. But building mines, refineries and factories could take years.
To Counter China’s Hold on Rare Minerals, Trump Turns to Australia
The United States hopes to become less dependent on China by increasing access to mineral-rich countries. Rare earth metals are vital to an array of modern industries.
To Counter China’s Hold on Rare Minerals, Trump Turns to Australia
The United States hopes to become less dependent on China by increasing access to mineral-rich countries. Rare earth metals are vital to an array of modern industries.
Australia Could Be a Rare Earths Alternative to China for the U.S.
China’s escalating curbs on the critical minerals has given Australia, a longstanding U.S. ally, the opportunity to reposition itself to a transactional president.
Cars to Fighter Jets: China’s New Export Curbs May Level a Heavy Blow Worldwide
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China Fans Patriotic Sentiment as Trade War With U.S. Heats Up
Chinese state media is rallying the public and posting old propaganda footage, but officials are also careful to leave room for talks with President Trump.
U.S. to Take Control of More Companies as China’s Rare Earth Dominance Grows
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s dominance of rare earths calls for a more assertive American industrial policy.
Trump’s Two Minds on China Sow a Chaotic Few Days
The president’s bellicose vow of steep new tariffs, followed quickly by a more conciliatory message, pointed to an internal tug of war over his approach.
Trump’s Two Minds on China Sow a Chaotic Few Days
The president’s bellicose vow of steep new tariffs, followed quickly by a more conciliatory message, pointed to an internal tug of war over his approach.
Cars to Fighter Jets: China’s New Export Curbs May Level a Heavy Blow Worldwide
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Cars to Fighter Jets: China’s New Export Curbs May Level a Heavy Blow Worldwide
Broad restrictions could cause supply interruptions for arms makers, as well as manufacturers in the semiconductor, automotive and other sectors.
Trump Threatens to Impose New Tariffs on China and Cancel Meeting With Xi
The president proposed economic retaliation after Beijing imposed new restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals, which are vital supplies for U.S. makers of chips and batteries.
China Clamps Down Even Harder on Rare Earth Exports
The move is Beijing’s latest attempt to tighten control over global production of the metals, which are essential to the manufacturing of chips.
The Race Is on to Make Rare Earth Magnets Outside China
After Beijing exerted its power over the valuable magnets as leverage, other countries started to add production, but only incrementally. And China is far ahead.
The Race Is on to Make Rare Earth Magnets Outside China
After Beijing exerted its power over the valuable magnets as leverage, other countries started to add production, but only incrementally. And China is far ahead.
How China Is Weathering the Trade War With Trump
Tariffs triggered a plunge in China’s exports to the United States, but its global trade surplus is larger because sales to other regions are surging.
U.S. and China to Resume Talks on Tariffs, TikTok in Madrid
Economic officials meeting in Madrid will seek to head off a November tariff deadline.
Chinese and European Leaders Agree on Climate but Not Much Else
European Union officials and China’s top leaders arrived at a summit in Beijing split over trade. They came together on the need to address climate change.
Chinese and European Leaders Meet Amid Grievances on Trade
European Union officials are set for a summit with China’s top leaders. China’s support of Russia and a long list of trade disputes are on the agenda.
China Puts New Restrictions on E.V. Battery Manufacturing Technology
Beijing will now require government licenses for any effort to transfer abroad the technologies crucial for producing inexpensive electric cars.
What to Know About the Rare Earths Mining Boom in Myanmar
In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end up in China.
Rare Earths Mining in Myanmar Is Polluting Thailand’s Kok River
Unregulated activity led by Chinese enterprises in conflict-ravaged Myanmar is creating an environmental calamity in neighboring Thailand.
Europe Needs Rare Earth Metals. Can a Factory in Seaside France Supply Them?
The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.
China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths
Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.
China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained
Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.
China Confirms Trade Framework With U.S. to Lift Export Controls
The deal involves loosening exports of rare earths to the United States and the lifting of some restrictions on U.S. goods to China, China’s Ministry of Commerce said.
New China Trade ‘Deal’ Takes U.S. Back to Where It Started
If a handshake agreement holds, it will merely undo some of the damage from the trade war that President Trump started.
China Walks a Line in U.S. Trade Talks, Trying Not to Overplay Its Hand
China has leverage it can use by limiting access to its rare earth supplies, but it does not want to sacrifice its reputation as a reliable supplier.
U.S. and China Agree to Stick to Prior Trade Truce as Tensions Escalate
Negotiators said the two governments would stick to a previous truce and reduce tensions that had escalated in recent weeks between the world’s largest economies.
US and China Talk Trade as Fight Over Rare Earths Escalates
Officials from the world’s largest economies will try to strike a deal Tuesday to relax painful export restrictions that they have imposed on each other.
U.S. and China to Meet at Precarious Moment in Trade War
Officials from both sides are set to talk on Monday in London, aiming to resolve differences over tariffs and supply chains that have endangered a fragile truce between the countries.
