The Geopolitical Chessboard: How Rare Earths and Economic Strategies Are Reshaping Global Power Dynamics
The New Economic Statecraft In a dramatic escalation of the technology and trade war, China has deployed rare earth export…
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China Tightens Rare Earth Export Controls, Escalating Trade Tensions with US
China has imposed sweeping new controls on rare earth exports, tightening its grip on global supply chains for critical minerals. The move has triggered immediate retaliation threats from the Trump administration and renewed trade war tensions ahead of expected high-level negotiations between the two economic powers.
Trade War Escalation Over Critical Minerals
China has implemented significant new restrictions on rare earth elements exports, according to reports from the country’s Ministry of Commerce. The recently published “announcement No. 62 of 2025” establishes stringent controls that analysts suggest could dramatically impact global technology and defense supply chains.