Global tensions are rising as China’s curbs on critical mineral exports threaten to derail supply chains for automakers, defense firms, and tech giants around the world.
As China enforces its restrictions on rare earth exports, global concern is mounting. Automakers from Germany to India are warning of looming production delays due to the halted flow of key components like magnets and alloys. China’s export suspension, viewed as strategic leverage in its trade standoff with the U.S., is rattling industries from EVs to aerospace.
The move has drawn urgent diplomatic attention, with Japan, Europe, and India seeking emergency talks with Beijing. The Trump administration, aiming to restore U.S. manufacturing strength, faces mounting pressure to resolve the disruption and secure alternative resources.
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