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EU 'must reduce reliance' on China's rare earth minerals

The diversification of supply of raw materials is important to stay independent in the future, EU Commissioner for Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne has said, adding that the EU should reduce its dependency on China regarding rare earth magnets.
Business • 04 Jun

What have China and the US agreed to in Geneva?

China and the US announced a truce in their trade war today after talks in Geneva that will roll back the bulk of tariffs and other countermeasures by Wednesday.
Business • 12 May

Rare earths:the new weapon in the US-China trade war

They are used in everything from lightbulbs to guided missiles, but with China controlling 95% of the world's supply of rare earth metals, they are also a potentially powerful weapon in Beijing's trade war with Washington.
Business • 29 May 19

China ready to hit back at US with rare earths - report

China is ready to use rare earths to strike back in a trade war with the US, Chinese newspapers warned today in strongly worded commentaries on a move that would escalate tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Business • 29 May 19

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