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China has introduced a tracking system for rare-earth magnets; producers have to submit details online on trading volumes and client names, as it looks to curb access
China's failure to lift export curbs on critical minerals, as promised in Geneva, has heightened concerns by carmakers and other firms that rely on rare earths
Tesla's EV sales also continued to plummet across much of Europe last month, as its aging model lineup and CEO Elon Musk's political activities deterred buyers
China's decision to suspend exports of critical minerals and magnets has upended supply chains to carmakers, aerospace manufacturers, chip firms and military contractors
Auto dealers want carmakers to stop overloading them with new vehicles amid a sharp price war, saying it is killing some outlets.
US tariffs blamed after private survey finds manufacturing in China contracted in May for the first time in eight months - to the lowest level since September 2022.
US Trade Rep says China was slow to restore access to rare-earth minerals, while Beijing was unhappy about new export controls and other moves imposed by the White House
The move is the latest disruption in Chinese purchases of US ethane, which hit a record of 492,000 barrels per day in 2024
Federal appeals court pauses Wednesday's trade court ruling that said US tariffs were invalid under an emergency law; that caused Asian markets to fall on Friday.
Analysts say his trade goals can probably be achieved via sector-specific tariffs or other levies; but International Trade Court ruling creates uncertainty for business and trade negotiations
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