China halts critical material exports amid escalating trade war

The Consequences of China’s New Rare Earths Export Restrictions

China has imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements and magnets in retaliation for new U.S. tariffs. These materials are vital to defense technologies, but the United States is entirely dependent on China for their supply.

China imposes export restrictions the rare earths we need for everything

Remember that periodic table you ignored in high school? The one with all those unpronounceable elements at the bottom, like yttrium, and praseodymium? Surprise — they're actually important, and China's got them all locked up tighter than a missile silo. As reported in CNBC, China just slapped export controls on seven rare earth elements that are absolutely crucial for things like fighter jets, submarines, and basically every piece of advanced m…

China has a powerful card to play in its fight against Trump's trade war: rare earths

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China hits back at Trump by tightening exports of rare earths

The new restrictions, which will impact on the US auto industry and military contractors, appear to be the most significant retaliatory measure by China so far.