In wake of #DJT tawdry #tariff tantrums: #China has stopped ALL exports of it's key #RareEarth minerals vital to much #tech device #manufacturing. Minerals banned for international #export include key components of #Semiconductors for computer systems, fiber optics, #Solar panels, #FlameRetardants, Tracer round #ammunition etc

#GiftLink #SharedLink #NYTimes https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/business/china-rare-earths-exports.html?unlocked_article_code=1._U4.qAf3.yMmUPpTuOpSL&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Ukraine now should discuss rare earths from a position of STRENGTH

"#China halts export of valuable rare earths minerals to #US

#RareEarth #Minerals #Mining #Ukraine #News #Tariffs #EU #Democrats #Economy #GDP #World #Markets #Recession #Economics #Finance #Autarky #AmericaFirst

https://www.dw.com/en/china-halts-export-of-valuable-rare-earths-minerals-to-us/video-72182641

Critical minerals are now severely restricted after latest chinese move,
#criticalminerals, #hightechrareearths, #rareearth, .....
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/05/china-just-turned-off-u-s-supplies-of-minerals-critical-for-defense-cleantech/

#China hits back at #US #tariffs w/ #RareEarth export controls

China placed some rare earth elements under export restrictions on Friday as part of its sweeping response to #Trump's tariffs, potentially cutting the US off from critical #minerals vital to everything from #smartphones to electric car #batteries.

#economy #geopolitics #inflation #recession
https://www.reuters.com/world/china-hits-back-us-tariffs-with-rare-earth-export-controls-2025-04-04/