Tariff war: China targets US defence sector with curbs on mineral export

China has expanded its export restrictions on critical minerals in retaliation to US tariffs. Key materials like rare earth elements now have tighter controls, impacting high-tech industries and defence sectors globally. The move is aimed at leveraging China's dominance in the global mineral supply chain.

Tariff war: China targets US defence sector with curbs on mineral export
China has expanded its export restrictions on critical minerals in retaliation to US tariffs. Key materials like rare earth elements now have tighter controls, impacting high-tech industries and defence sectors globally. The move is aimed at leveraging China's dominance in the global mineral supply chain.