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China retaliates against US rare earth miners with export controls

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China has placed two US rare earth miners, MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, on its export control list. This action, announced by the Ministry of Commerce, prohibits these companies from acquiring Chinese exports with dual civilian and military applications. The move appears to be a retaliatory measure following the US Department of Defense's decision to blacklist Chinese businesses suspected of ties to the People's Liberation Army. AI

RANK_REASON Governmental action impacting critical resources and international trade. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China retaliates against US rare earth miners with export controls

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma ·

    China targets US rare earth miners as Pentagon faces restocking rush

    China put two US rare earth miners on its export control list, along with eight technology companies, in response to the US Department of Defence blacklisting Chinese businesses for their alleged ties to the People’s Liberation Army. MP Materials and USA Rare Earth will both be b…

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