LeadStory

Reuters

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

Reuters · 2 months ago
Reuters
Reuters
2 months ago

China has accused the U.S. of stoking panic over its rare earth controls and said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had made "grossly distorted" remarks about a top Chinese trade negotiator, rejecting a White House call to roll back the curbs.

Breakdown
  • 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