EU Businesses Lobby China for Rare Earths ‘Fast-Track’ Channel
- China imposed export restrictions on rare earth elements and magnets globally at the beginning of April 2025, disrupting key supply chains.
- The curbs came amid a trade conflict triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods and have caused widespread concern in European auto industries.
- CLEPA, representing European auto suppliers, indicated that multiple production lines have halted after depleting supplies, as only about 25% of several hundred export license applications have been approved to date.
- VDA president Müller highlighted that China's limitations on rare earth exports pose a significant threat to supply chain reliability, with additional complications arising from slow customs processing causing further disruptions.
- Automakers and EU officials seek urgent dialogue with China to resolve shortages, while companies develop alternatives and build stockpiles to mitigate risks to production.
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China's Rare Earth Export Controls and Global Impact
China is cooperating with other countries to manage its rare earth export controls, which impact auto and semiconductor producers in Europe and India. Responsible for over 90% of global rare earth processing, China imposed restrictions in April, affecting global production and supply chains.
·India
Read Full ArticleEU sounds alarm to China over rare earth export controls
The European Union has urged China to ease restrictions on rare earth materials – critical for everything from cars to washing machines – after Beijing’s export controls disrupted supplies and triggered production turmoil across industries in Europe and America.
·Atlanta, United States
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