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EU Urges China to Ease Rare Earth Export Controls

6/6/2025

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The EU called on China to relax rare earth export restrictions impacting European and US industries.
Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic noted significant disruptions in the automotive sector during discussions with China.
China dominates global rare earth processing, controlling 90% and enforcing strict export licensing.
US officials voiced concerns over slow approval processes, which hinder manufacturers and increase costs.
China's foreign ministry defended the export controls as non-discriminatory and consistent with international norms.

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The EU called on China to relax rare earth export restrictions impacting European and US industries.
Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic noted significant disruptions in the automotive sector during discussions with China.
China dominates global rare earth processing, controlling 90% and enforcing strict export licensing.
US officials voiced concerns over slow approval processes, which hinder manufacturers and increase costs.
China's foreign ministry defended the export controls as non-discriminatory and consistent with international norms.