US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Washington warns China over rare earth exports as Trump administration mulls tariff hike

The United States signaled a tougher stance toward China on Sunday (Nov 2), warning that tariffs could be raised again if Beijing fails to honor its commitments on rare earth exports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is...
China rare earths

China’s Rare Earths Strategy: How China’s Subtle Supply Chain Tactics Keep Global Industries Hooked

China continues to dominate the global rare earths supply chain, leveraging its influence not through overt export bans but via a more subtle system of licensing delays, quota management, and administrative control. While partner economies have learned much since the...