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U.S. reliance on China for rare earths like yttrium is straining relations and risking key industries amid export restrictions and limited domestic processing.
U.S.-China tensions over rare earth elements, especially yttrium, are escalating, with China’s partial export restrictions disrupting global supply chains.
The U.S. imports 100% of its yttrium, 93% from China, which controls nearly all global processing.
Prices in Europe have surged 4,400%, threatening aerospace, semiconductors, and energy sectors.
Despite a temporary suspension of restrictions, unresolved disputes over China’s proposed licensing system persist.
The U.S. remains dependent on a single domestic mine, with limited processing capacity, leaving critical defense and tech industries vulnerable to supply disruptions.
La dependencia de Estados Unidos de China para tierras raras como el itrio está tensando las relaciones y poniendo en riesgo industrias clave en medio de restricciones a la exportación y un limitado procesamiento interno.