13 h. ago China’s control over rare earth metals threatens U.S. security, industry expert says

China’s control over rare earth metals threatens U.S. security, industry expert says  Washington Times

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1 week ago Trump’s 200% rare earth tariff threat proof of China’s leverage: analysts

Revived threats of tariff increases from US President Donald Trump over China’s supply of rare earth elements highlight the minerals’ importance in global manufacturing, analysts said – and show Beijing its dominance in this area remains a potent source of leverage in trade negotiations. China will face “200 per cent tariffs, or something” unless it continues to ensure shipments of permanent magnets containing the minerals will reach the US, Trump said during a meeting with South Korean...

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1 week ago Trump’s fresh tariff threat, China’s invisibility tech: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump says China must ensure rare earth magnets or face 200% tariffs US President Donald Trump said on Monday that China must ensure the US supply of rare earth magnets or face 200 per cent tariffs, and that he will continue to allow Chinese students into the country. 2. Why China and US still invest in crewed military systems when they have drones Rapid...

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1 week ago Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On China If Beijing Does Not Export Rare

Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs On China If Beijing Does Not Export Rare-Earth Magnets To US  NDTV Profit

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1 week ago Trump says US has 'incredible cards' that could destroy China, warns of 200% tariff on rare earth magnets

Trump says US has 'incredible cards' that could destroy China, warns of 200% tariff on rare earth magnets  The Economic Times

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1 week ago Trump says China must ensure rare earth magnets or face 200 per cent tariffs

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that China must ensure the US supply of rare earth magnets or face 200 per cent tariffs, and that he will continue to allow Chinese students into the country. “They have to give us magnets,” otherwise “we have to charge them 200 per cent tariff or something”, Trump told reporters while meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House. He conceded, though, that such high duties would mean a breakdown in bilateral trade. “We have a much more...

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1 week ago Trump says China must ensure rare earth magnets or face 200% tariffs

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that China must ensure the US supply of rare earth magnets or face 200 per cent tariffs, and that he will continue to allow Chinese students into the country. “They have to give us magnets,” otherwise “we have to charge them 200 per cent tariff or something”, Trump told reporters while meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House. He conceded, though, that such high duties would mean a breakdown in bilateral trade. “We have a much more...

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1 week ago China Must Provide the U.S. With Rare Earth Magnets or Face 200% Tariffs, Says Trump

China Must Provide the U.S. With Rare Earth Magnets or Face 200% Tariffs, Says Trump  TipRanks

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1 week ago Rare Earth Stocks In Focus After China Moves To Strengthen Grip On Supplies

Rare Earth Stocks In Focus After China Moves To Strengthen Grip On Supplies  Stocktwits

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1 week ago China introduces new regulations for rare earth supply quotas

China introduces new regulations for rare earth supply quotas  Yahoo Finance

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1 week ago China tightens rare earth rules, extending controls to imported minerals

China tightens rare earth rules, extending controls to imported minerals  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Magnetic attraction: China’s exports of permanent magnets surge again

China’s exports of permanent magnets rose to a six-month high in July, marking a second month of growth after the government pledged to accelerate export permit approvals for the rare earth derivative. According to customs data, China exported 5,577 tonnes of permanent magnets last month, up 75 per cent month on month. Rare earth permanent magnets are an essential component in products including electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones, aeroplanes and spacecraft. The European Union remained...

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2 w. ago China exports of permanent magnets up, EU biggest buyer with ‘fast

China’s exports of permanent magnets rose to a six-month high in July, marking a second month of growth after the government pledged to accelerate export permit approvals for the rare earth derivative. According to customs data, China exported 5,577 tonnes of permanent magnets last month, up 75 per cent month on month. Rare earth permanent magnets are an essential component in products including electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones, aeroplanes and spacecraft. The European Union remained...

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2 w. ago China pledges to address India's rare earth needs, Indian source says

China pledges to address India's rare earth needs, Indian source says  Reuters

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2 w. ago China lifts curbs on export of rare earth magnets to India, says Indian media

China lifts curbs on export of rare earth magnets to India, says Indian media  Reuters

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2 w. ago China's rare earth shipments rebound to highest since January

China's rare earth shipments rebound to highest since January  MSN

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2 w. ago China's rare earth shipments rebound to highest since January (MP:NYSE)

China's rare earth shipments rebound to highest since January (MP:NYSE)  Seeking Alpha

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2 w. ago Is China hiding its rare earth production plans? US tensions fuel speculation

Is China hiding its rare earth production plans? US tensions fuel speculation  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Rare earth: China’s leveraging of essential elements will backfire

Rare earth: China’s leveraging of essential elements will backfire  The Economist

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3 w. ago Exotic plant industry; Australia, India unite on rare earths: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Grab halts Mandarin driver trial in Malaysia after backlash, government warning 2. Malaysia orders Zara’s body to be exhumed amid protests over student’s death 3. India and Australia unite to challenge China’s rare earth reign 4. Did US missiles in Philippines trigger...

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