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EU Applauds China’s Suspension of Rare Earth Export Restrictions

11/1/2025

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The European Union welcomed China's suspension of expanded rare earth export restrictions, announced after US-China talks, as a responsible step for stable global trade.
Crisis talks in Brussels yielded little relief for European firms under original export controls.
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic confirmed the suspension applies to the EU and said talks will continue.
The Dutch semiconductor maker Nexperia remains critical and could affect supplies to European car manufacturers.

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The European Union welcomed China's suspension of expanded rare earth export restrictions, announced after US-China talks, as a responsible step for stable global trade.
Crisis talks in Brussels yielded little relief for European firms under original export controls.
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic confirmed the suspension applies to the EU and said talks will continue.
The Dutch semiconductor maker Nexperia remains critical and could affect supplies to European car manufacturers.