Trade reset: China issues rare earth licences; questions persist over wider access
China has issued new general export licenses for rare earth shipments, easing months of disruption caused by tighter controls. This move, following the Trump-Xi summit, ...
Explained: How China gained rare earths dominance — and what it means for the US
China’s decades-long dominance in rare earth elements, crucial for defense and technology, stems from extensive investment across the entire supply chain. Recent export curbs have ...
Rare earths push: Experts urge India to build global partnerships
Experts at a Chennai conference urged India to boost rare-earth material development through wider collaboration with friendly nations like Japan, the US, and the UK. ...
China’s rare earths move: Trump’s hopes of full restrictions rollback might be shattered – here’s why
China is introducing a new licensing system for rare earth exports, aiming for a faster and easier process. While this offers longer validity and potentially ...
US–China trade reset: From port fees, tariffs to rare earths — What Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed on
US and China have agreed to a temporary truce in their trade war, pausing new tariffs and export curbs. Key deals include China resuming significant ...
‘Alerted everyone’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams China over rare earth controls; calls it a ‘real mistake’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China’s rare earth export restrictions as a “mistake” that “weaponized” the vital minerals. Beijing’s move alerted the world to ...
Rare earth supply: China unlocks shipments to India after 6 months — Which companies can import?
China has resumed shipments of heavy rare earth magnets to India, providing relief to key manufacturing sectors. However, these crucial supplies come with a strict ...
Rare earth boost: Beijing gives Indian firms import licences; MEA studying US-China pact
Indian companies have secured licenses to import rare earth magnets from China, following US-China trade talks. The agreement aims to de-escalate the trade war, with ...
India’s rare earth push hits new roadblocks: China curbs key equipment exports; Rs 7,300 cr magnet plan at risk
China’s tightened export controls on rare earth processing machinery and materials pose a significant threat to India’s Rs 7,300 crore plan for domestic production. These ...
US-China trade tensions: Scott Bessent says ‘substantial framework’ reached
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a substantial framework to prevent 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and defer rare earths export controls. High-level talks in ...
