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China’s Restriction on Rare-Earth Metal Exports
October 14 , 2025
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- China announced new export restrictions on five additional rare-earth metals citing national security concerns.
- Thus, restricted items increased to 12 metals.
- The restrictions also cover specialist technological equipment used to refine rare-earth metals, effective from December 1, 2025.
- Rare-earth metals are vital for technologies like electric vehicles, semiconductors, and critical US defense systems, including fighter jets and missiles.
- China controls around 90% of global rare-earth metal processing.
- The US is the largest importer of Chinese rare-earth metals and is expected to be most affected by these export controls.
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