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China's Rare Earth Exports Plunge 16%, Threaten Tech Supply

5/10/2025

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China's rare earth exports plummeted 16% in April, dropping to 4,785 tons as the government tightened permits to control supply to the US. This decision poses a significant risk to global high-tech supply chains. Meanwhile, copper and iron ore imports remained strong, although coal and natural gas imports weakened due to low domestic prices.

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China's rare earth exports plummeted 16% in April, dropping to 4,785 tons as the government tightened permits to control supply to the US. This decision poses a significant risk to global high-tech supply chains. Meanwhile, copper and iron ore imports remained strong, although coal and natural gas imports weakened due to low domestic prices.