China Reportedly Squeezing Rare Earth Supplies for Defense Companies
CNBC TelevisionAugust 4, 20251 min18,976 views
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- ⚠️ China is reportedly squeezing the supply of critical minerals used by Western defense companies.
- 📌 While some rare earth supplies increased in June as trade tensions cooled, minerals specifically for defense remain tightly controlled.
- 📈 Prices for some key minerals have reportedly increased five to six times due to these supply constraints.
US-China Trade Talks on Rare Earths
- 💬 US Trade Representative Jameson Greer stated that recent trade talks in Sweden between the US and China focused on rare earth minerals.
- 🎯 The US and China are reportedly about halfway towards restoring the flow of minerals to pre-curtailment levels.
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