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Allies Unite Against China's Critical Mineral Export Controls

10/20/2025

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The United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union plan a coordinated response to China's export controls on critical minerals, to be discussed at the G7 in Toronto on October 30-31.
China has imposed new restrictions on rare-earth magnets and metals, raising supply-chain security concerns.
Canadian officials are pursuing contracts with private firms to diversify global mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China through multilateral action.

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The United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union plan a coordinated response to China's export controls on critical minerals, to be discussed at the G7 in Toronto on October 30-31.
China has imposed new restrictions on rare-earth magnets and metals, raising supply-chain security concerns.
Canadian officials are pursuing contracts with private firms to diversify global mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China through multilateral action.