China Further Restricts Rare Earth Exports

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China has unveiled new restrictions on the export of rare earths essential for Pentagon supply chains, several weeks ahead of a planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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China has introduced new restrictions on the export of rare earths and related technologies, intensifying the pressure on U.S. military supply chains that use the strategic metals. Licenses are now required for foreign entities that want to export any products from China containing more than 0.1%...
Matthew Fulco

Matthew Fulco is Business Editor for Aviation Week, focusing on commercial aerospace and defense.

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