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China rare earth export restrictions and US leverage
China has reduced rare-earth magnet shipments to the US by 20% despite a trade truce and implemented broader export curbs on critical materials, while the Trump administration seeks to reduce US dependence on Chinese rare earths but faces limited immediate alternatives for negotiations.
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ChinaUnited Statesrare-earth magnetsTrump administrationcritical minerals
2026-08-04
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