China halts rare earth exports, choking global tech and defense supply chains
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China has abruptly halted exports of rare earth minerals and magnets, threatening global supply chains for tech, EV, and defense industries. The freeze requires Chinese exporters to obtain new licenses, but with no system in place, shipments are stranded and prices are rising rapidly.
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