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What is the news regarding China's rare earths controls?

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China's new export controls on rare earth materials have escalated trade tensions with the U.S., prompting threats of 100% tariffs from Washington. China accuses the U.S. of exaggerating the impact, while both sides prepare for high-level talks. The measures have caused market volatility and concerns about global supply chains.

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China blames U.S. for global panic over rare earths controls

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  • China accuses the U.S. of stoking panic over rare earth export controls.
  • China produces over 90% of the world's processed rare earths and magnets. 11s
  • China rejects claims that manufacturers using its rare earths need special export licenses. 1m 41s
  • U.S. officials call China's measures a global supply chain power grab. 1m 45s
  • Trade talks between U.S. and China are ongoing, with possible tariff truce extension. 1m 56s
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China blames U.S. for global panic over rare earths controls
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Reuters
12 hours ago
China blames U.S. for global panic over rare earths controls

China's Commerce Ministry says the U.S. is misrepresenting and exaggerating the intent and scope of China's rare earth export controls, which are set to take effect soon.

China blames U.S. for global panic over rare earths controls
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Reuters
12 hours ago
China blames U.S. for global panic over rare earths controls

China clarifies that manufacturers using Chinese rare earths will not need special licenses to export their products, countering global concerns.

Trade tensions between U.S., China renewed over rare earth materials
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France 24
18 hours ago
Trade tensions between U.S., China renewed over rare earth materials

China's latest export controls on rare earth materials are described as targeting the global market, not just the U.S., reigniting trade tensions.

Trade tensions between U.S., China renewed over rare earth materials
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France 24
18 hours ago
Trade tensions between U.S., China renewed over rare earth materials

U.S. President Trump threatens to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods in response to China's rare earth controls, which Beijing criticizes as a double standard.

How the U.S.-China trade war could impact cost of living for Americans
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CBS America
3 days ago
How the U.S.-China trade war could impact cost of living for Americans

China reignited the trade war by imposing export restrictions on rare earth minerals, which are critical for electronics and vehicles, prompting U.S. tariff threats.

China is learning to live without us, says Jim Cramer
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CNBC
3 days ago
China is learning to live without us, says Jim Cramer

The U.S. president threatened 100% tariffs after China restricted rare earth mineral supplies, but later softened his stance, leading to a market rebound.

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