China expands restrictions on rare earth mineral exports
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illustrative image of an automotive assembly line. China controls over 90 percent of the processing capacity of rare earth minerals needed in magnets that go into EVs. Its tightening restrictions are impacting global supply chains.
China tightens rare earth export controls
China has expanded its restrictions on rare earth exports to safeguard national security and interests, a move seen as Beijing strengthening its leverage in trade talks with the US. The new rules add five more rare-earth elements to the existing…
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