US EditionRare Earths Threaten Rare Trump-Xi Summit
China added five rare earth elements to export controls and tightened rules on foreign producers ahead of US-China trade talks, controlling over 90% of processed rare earths.
- On Thursday, China's Ministry of Commerce expanded rare earth export controls, adding five elements and restricting materials used in semiconductors, AI systems and defence.
- Ahead of the APEC meeting in South Korea, analysts say restrictions aim to create leverage for Beijing in trade talks before Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump meet later this month.
- On Dec. 1, foreign companies must obtain a dual-use license from MOFCOM for products with Chinese-origin rare-earth materials exceeding 0.1% by value.
- Markets reacted as Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares hit a 12-month high of $20.75 before closing at $20.59, while U.S.-listed Chinese stocks extended losses and the White House said relevant agencies are assessing impacts.
- China's dominance in processed rare earths means its new rules mirror U.S. semiconductor export rules, but enforcement remains unclear as global supply chains seek non-Chinese supply alternatives.
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