36 h. ago America Relies on Chinese Minerals, and Beijing Wants to Keep it That Way

America Relies on Chinese Minerals, and Beijing Wants to Keep it That Way  MSN

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41 h. ago Ahead of US trade talks, China’s rare earth trade data from May sends a message

In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior. The official data came as analysts have been saying that China’s export controls over large quantities of critical minerals are like the ultimate trump card in trade negotiations with the United States. The world’s second-largest economy exported rare earth elements worth...

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4 d. ago Trump says US economic officials to meet China counterparts in London next week

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that his top economic officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts next week to discuss trade, just days after he conducted a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and also reiterated that Beijing agreed to restart exports of critical minerals. “I am pleased to announce that Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, will be meeting...

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4 d. ago Beijing’s Export Curbs Reignite Interest in Critical Mineral Stocks

Beijing’s Export Curbs Reignite Interest in Critical Mineral Stocks  Money Morning

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3 w. ago Beijing’s hold over rare metals, China cuts mortgage rate benchmark: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s grip on the global supply of rare minerals to Beijing cutting a key mortgage rate, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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3 w. ago How critical minerals became Beijing’s ultimate trump card in US

Beijing is still tightening its grip over supplies of rare earths and other key minerals despite the tariff truce, allowing it to cut off US access at will.

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