PolicyTrade

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.

BusinessManufacturing

Ontario Premier Demands Trade Retaliation Following Stellantis Production Shift to U.S.

Ontario’s premier has demanded Canada implement retaliatory tariffs after Stellantis announced it was shifting Jeep Compass production from Brampton to Illinois. The move comes amid ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States, with officials warning of potential legal action against the automaker.

Production Shift Sparks Trade Tensions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called for economic retaliation against the United States following Stellantis‘ decision to move planned Jeep Compass production from Canada to the U.S., according to reports. The automaker’s announcement to shift production from its Brampton, Ontario facility to Illinois comes as part of a $13 billion investment to expand American manufacturing capacity, sources indicate.