US faces supply shock as China’s rare earth controls tighten global dependency

April 15, 2025, 7:58 am

New export controls imposed by China on critical rare earth elements have raised alarm bells in the United States, spotlighting a strategic vulnerability in its defense and technology sectors. Analysts warn that the struggle to secure alternative sources could undermine crucial military and industrial production capabilities. This scenario underscores the risks associated with heavy reliance on Chinese imports and fuels calls for boosted domestic production.

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theregister.com / Pentagon needs China's rare earths, Beijing just put them behind a permit wall. Oops

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cnbc.com / U.S.' inability to replace rare earths supply from China poses a threat to its defense, warns CSIS

As China imposes rare earths export controls, the U.S. is unable to make up the shortfall, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

zerohedge.com / The US Relies Heavily On Rare Earth Imports From China

The US Relies Heavily On Rare Earth Imports From China As part of the retaliation against Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs on Chinese goods, China has imposed new export controls on seven additional rare earth elements, temporarily suspending any exports of the valuable...

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