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flag China’s rare earth export controls threaten 4 million German jobs due to Europe’s reliance on Chinese supplies.

flag China’s tightening control over rare earth exports threatens up to 4 million German jobs, as Europe’s heavy reliance on Chinese supplies—accounting for 65% of Germany’s 2024 imports—exposes critical industries to geopolitical risk. flag With China dominating 70% of global production and 90% of processing, a supply disruption could cost Germany €370 billion, or 9% of GDP, and halt key sectors including defense, aerospace, and green tech. flag Despite warnings, European leaders maintain climate-focused policies over economic resilience, delaying efforts to diversify through alternatives like Greenland’s deposits or South American trade deals. flag Without a shift toward free-market strategies and stronger transatlantic cooperation, Europe faces growing industrial vulnerability.

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