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flag Chinese export controls on rare earths and chips are increasing costs and cutting revenues for European firms, prompting many to seek alternative suppliers.

flag Chinese export controls on rare earths and critical chips are raising costs for European firms, with some facing over €250 million in expenses and a 20% revenue hit in 2025, according to a European Union Chamber of Commerce in China survey. flag About a third of surveyed companies plan to shift sourcing away from China, amid delays in license processing and ongoing uncertainty after a temporary pause in controls. flag While some firms report no impact, many rely on Chinese components subject to restrictions, prompting supply chain reevaluations amid geopolitical tensions.

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