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EU Establishes Raw Materials Center Amid China Export Controls

10/23/2025

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The European Union plans to secure critical raw materials by establishing a Critical Raw Materials Center in response to China's export controls on rare-earth materials.
EU will implement an anti-deforestation law that takes effect on December 30, 2025, with small businesses granted an additional year to comply.
The move aims to streamline legislation and boost competitiveness amid global challenges, with discussions expected at informal EU leaders' meeting in Copenhagen.

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The European Union plans to secure critical raw materials by establishing a Critical Raw Materials Center in response to China's export controls on rare-earth materials.
EU will implement an anti-deforestation law that takes effect on December 30, 2025, with small businesses granted an additional year to comply.
The move aims to streamline legislation and boost competitiveness amid global challenges, with discussions expected at informal EU leaders' meeting in Copenhagen.