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China halts rare earth exports, sparking fears of shortages in critical industries
"Based on everything we are seeing, the critical inputs for our future supply chain are shut down"
Article in Techspot by Skye Jacobs
April 14, 2025
The big picture: China has halted exports of critical rare earth metals and magnets essential to industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to aerospace and defense. The move, which has sent shockwaves through global supply chains, began earlier this month when China placed new export restrictions on these minerals.
To see the complete article, find it at: China halts rare earth exports, sparking fears of shortages in critical industries | TechSpot
