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China has announced its strictest export controls on rare earth materials to date, according to reports. The move could significantly impact electric vehicle, semiconductor, and defense industries globally, analysts suggest.
Recent developments in the ongoing US-China trade war have triggered significant market reactions, according to financial reports. Following China’s announcement of strict export controls on rare earth materials on October 9, Washington reportedly responded with 100% additional tariffs on Chinese imports. Market responses were immediate, with the Dow Jones falling by almost 900 points and the S&P 500 declining 2.7% after last Friday’s closing, according to market analysts.
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A major rare earths refinery project in Saltend, UK has been scrapped as developer Pensana shifts focus to the United States. The decision reportedly stems from inadequate government support compared to substantial incentives available for similar projects in the US market.
A planned rare earths refinery at Saltend in the United Kingdom has been officially scrapped, with the developer instead focusing on American operations, according to reports. The project, which would have established Britain’s first major rare earth processing facility, has been abandoned despite previous government backing under the Critical Minerals Strategy.
A major rare earths refinery project in the UK has been abandoned as the company shifts focus to American partnerships. The Saltend facility would have reduced British dependence on Chinese-dominated supply chains for critical minerals.
A planned rare earths refinery that would have given the United Kingdom a strategic foothold in the critical minerals sector has been scrapped in favor of US development, according to reports. The Saltend project, which would have produced magnets for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and robotics, has been abandoned by mining company Pensana after what sources indicate was insufficient government support.
Trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have intensified over rare earth export controls, with both sides accusing the other of blindsiding their trade counterparts. Chinese state media has issued a detailed rebuttal to US claims about export restrictions as the diplomatic standoff continues.
Trade tensions between the United States and China have intensified significantly over rare earth export controls, with both nations exchanging accusations ahead of an anticipated meeting between their leaders, according to reports from Reuters. The dispute centers around China’s new licensing regime for rare earth elements, which are crucial components in electronics, renewable energy technologies, and defense systems.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has presented China with a potential path out of the ongoing trade standoff, offering to extend the current tariff truce in exchange for delaying implementation of rare earth export controls. The proposal comes as both nations approach a potential presidential summit later this month in South Korea.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has adopted a dual approach in the latest China trade negotiations, according to reports from Washington, simultaneously criticizing Chinese officials while offering a potential compromise to resolve the escalating rare earth elements dispute.