China Takes Aim At Critical Minerals Smuggling

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China’s crackdown on critical mineral smuggling is aimed at further constraining supply to the United States and providing Beijing with leverage in upcoming bilateral trade talks.

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China said it would crack down on the smuggling of critical minerals in a move aimed at further constraining supply to the U.S. ahead of weekend trade talks in Switzerland. The smuggling crackdown broadens the scope of China’s mineral export controls to include illegal activity. Previous measures to...
Matthew Fulco

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

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