Rare Earth Metals
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President Trump warns China of massive tariff increases in wake of expanded rare earths export controls
By Hassam Nasir published
The gloves are off, for both sides.

China’s new rare-earth curbs target chipmaking industry in retaliation to US restrictions
By Luke James published
China has quietly extended its rare-earth export controls into the heart of the semiconductor supply chain.

China expands rare-earth export controls, creating risks for PC component supply
By Luke James published
China has expanded its export controls on rare-earth elements, adding new items to a growing list of restricted materials and processing technologies.

After locking out the U.S., China offers rare earth development assistance to Malaysia
By Jowi Morales published
Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to develop Malaysia's rare-earth processing capability, but will only work with state-owned companies.

Trump mulls allocating $2B of CHIPS Act funds to boost U.S. critical minerals supply chain — move aims to reduce American dependence on China for its rare-earth needs
By Jowi Morales published
The White House wants to use the already existing CHIPS Act funds to invest in rare-earth mining.

China to ease rare earth export restrictions to benefit domestic and European semiconductor firms
By Mark Tyson published
China will ease rare earth export restrictions for domestic and European semiconductor firms, according to state media.

China's rare earth export restrictions threaten global chipmaking supply chains
By Anton Shilov published
News Analysis China's latest export restrictions on Scandium and Dysprosium threaten to disrupt global supply chains for major tech players, but also emphasize potential weaknesses of its anti-sanctions approach.

China plans state ownership for all of its rare earth metal resources
By Anton Shilov published
New regulation in China prohibits any organization or individual from encroaching upon or destroying rare-earth resources.

Laptop Makers Face Challenges Moving Production Out of China
By Francisco Pires published
When it comes to supply chains, "just pack up and leave" isn't a real option.
Rare Earth Metal Pricing Skyrockets, May Result in Higher Electronics Pricing
By Francisco Pires published
A report on the pricing evolution for several rare earth metals indispensable in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing paints a grim picture on consumer's purchase capabilities for the future.
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