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Rare earth minerals are the biggest card China can play in its negotiations with Trump
China's dominance in rare earths minerals can cause a shortage for US consumers in everything from cars to TV remotes.
Ford CEO says rare earths shortage forced it to shut factory
The U.S. automaker is struggling to procure rare earth materials essential to its cars, as exports from China slow.
The Rare Earth Trap: How China Could Cripple America's Tech and Defense in One Move
DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — President Joe Biden changed the name of Fort Rucker in southeast Alabama to Fort Novosel during ...
China Puts Six-Month Limit on Its Ease of Rare-Earth Export Licenses
A tentative deal reached in London gives Beijing continued leverage in trade negotiations.
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Rare Earth, Raw Power: How China Plays the Carrot and Stick Game of the Century
Beijing is more openly leveraging its control over rare earths, using them both as a stick to pressure geostrategic rivals ...
China grants rare earth export permits after US trade talks, offers relief but uncertainty persists
China has approved “a certain number” of export permits for rare earth elements and related items, its commerce ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Exclusive: US Export-Import Bank considers $120 million loan for Greenland rare earths project
Critical Metals Corp has received a letter of interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) for a loan worth up to $120 ...
China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved, sources say
President Donald Trump that the handshake deal reached in London between American and Chinese negotiators was a “great deal".
Carmakers battle to find supplies of rare earths as China tightens its grip
Mercedes-Benz among groups looking to secure alternative sources of vital materials after China tightens export curbs ...