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Trade Tensions Escalate as US Considers Countermeasures Against China’s Rare Earth Dominance

As trade friction intensifies, analysts report the US holds potent countermeasures against China’s rare earth strategy. Capital Economics suggests Washington could target commercial aviation, software systems, and financial infrastructure in escalating trade dispute.

Rare Earth Standoff Intensifies Trade War

The Trump administration insists it maintains strategic advantages as trade tensions with Beijing escalate over China’s sweeping rare earth elements export controls, according to recent reports. While President Donald Trump initially announced additional 100% tariff measures and software restrictions, analysts suggest the confrontation could expand into broader economic warfare.

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Rare Earth Stocks Decline Amid Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes China’s rare earth export controls as trade tensions escalate. Both nations implement retaliatory shipping fees while rare earth stocks decline. Experts analyze potential economic consequences.

Rare earth stocks are declining significantly as persistent trade tensions between the United States and China intensify over export controls, potential tariffs, and retaliatory shipping fees. The market reaction comes as both economic superpowers implement measures affecting rare earth minerals crucial for technology and defense applications, with investors concerned about prolonged trade disruption and supply chain instability.

US Officials Criticize China’s Rare Earth Export Controls