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China Dominates Rare Earth Market Amid Trade Tensions

11/26/2025

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China holds 44 million metric tons of rare earth reserves, about half of the 92 million tons worldwide.
Brazil has 21 million tons, while the United States has 1.9 million.
The United States and allies seek to reduce dependence on China, which controls two-thirds of mining and 90% of processing.
Recent agreements between the United States and China aim to stabilize rare earth exports amid ongoing trade tensions.

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Story summary

China holds 44 million metric tons of rare earth reserves, about half of the 92 million tons worldwide.
Brazil has 21 million tons, while the United States has 1.9 million.
The United States and allies seek to reduce dependence on China, which controls two-thirds of mining and 90% of processing.
Recent agreements between the United States and China aim to stabilize rare earth exports amid ongoing trade tensions.