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flag China restricts rare earth exports, requiring foreign approval and use disclosure, escalating U.S. tensions.

flag China has imposed new export controls on rare earth minerals, requiring foreign companies to obtain Chinese approval and disclose product uses, escalating U.S.-China tensions. flag In response, President Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, while U.S. officials labeled the move a strategic threat. flag China defended the controls as lawful and necessary for national security, denying they target specific countries and emphasizing civilian exports remain approved. flag The move, effective in 2025, underscores China’s leverage in global supply chains, especially for defense and high-tech industries, amid ongoing trade friction and preparations for a Trump-Xi summit.

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