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China's Global Times says the rise in trade tensions stems from the US expanding its 'Entity List', which preceded Beijing's ramp up of controls on rare earths
There are 17 rare earths that are vital materials in products ranging from electric vehicles to aircraft engines and military radars and exports of 12 of them are now restricted
The EU has emerged as a key market for Chinese firms due to increasing competition and deflationary pressures at home and tough policies that deter their expansion in the US
The trade war between US and China is now ensnaring ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil
Delays on export license applications began in September, before Beijing's move last week to expand controls over the critical minerals used in magnets, sources say
Vessels owned or operated by US firms and people – or built in the US or flying the US flag – will be charged extra port fees from next Tuesday, China says.
Talks on the trade pact were concluded in May after three years of negotiations. Now both sides are rushing efforts to clinch a deal amid tariff turmoil unleashed by US President Donald Trump
German AI defence group Helsing to acquire Australian underwater drone maker, as Western nations expand maritime defence systems
Britain has emerged as key market for BYD, as it is the only European nation with no tariffs on exported electric and hybrid vehicles from China
"Spectacular" growth of solar power helped renewable sources generate more energy than coal and fossil fuels in the first half of this year, a new report says
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