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US envoy accuses China of weaponising rare earth exports
Original: China ‘weaponising’ rare earth industry against the world, says US envoy David Perdue
US envoy David Perdue has accused China of weaponising its dominance of the rare earth industry against the rest of the world. Rare earth minerals, essential for electronics, electric vehicles and defence technology, are largely processed in China, giving Beijing significant leverage over global supply chains. The comments add to ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, export controls and critical minerals.
Why now: US-China trade and technology tensions over critical minerals are escalating, drawing attention to export restrictions.
David PerdueChinaUnited Statesrare earth industry
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