Tag: Export controls
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Rare Earth Controls Tighten Global Supply Chains: China Escalates Geopolitics
Overview: Beijing’s expanded leverage over rare earths On October 9, Beijing unveiled sweeping export controls targeting rare earths and related technologies, signaling a bold strategic move to weaponize a critical input for modern defense, energy, and high-tech manufacturing. The move expands beyond the seven rare-earth elements already restricted in April, covering five additional metals and…
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US probes Chinese boss of chipmaker before Dutch takeover
US concerns about Nexperia’s leadership precede Dutch takeover US authorities warned the Netherlands in June that Nexperia, the China-owned chipmaker, could face export restrictions to the United States if its Chinese chief executive remained in post. Court papers released this week reveal that U.S. officials believed the company’s leadership posed a risk to national security…
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Greer Calls China’s Rare Earths Curbs a ‘Power Grab’ as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate
Background: Why Rare Earths Matter in US-China Trade Rare earth minerals and magnets are central to a wide array of modern technologies, from consumer electronics to advanced military systems. As the United States seeks to secure supply chains and curb perceived strategic leverage held by China, Beijing’s decision to tighten export controls on these materials…
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100% Tariffs Threat: China Warns of Retaliation in Trade War
China warns of retaliatory measures if US pushes 100% tariffs Beijing has warned Washington that it will take resolute measures to defend its interests if President Donald Trump proceeds with plans to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The warning comes as investors brace for renewed volatility in global markets amid escalating trade tensions between…
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China Warns of Retaliation if US Maintains 100% Tariffs Threat as Markets Brace for Fresh Trade Turmoil
Beijing Reaffirms Stance as Tariff Threats Loom China’s commerce ministry issued a sharp warning on Sunday, signaling it would take “resolute measures” to defend its interests if President Trump proceeds with his threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The remarks come after Trump’s recent pledge to escalate pressure on Beijing by November 1,…
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Trump’s Dealmaking Diplomacy Faces China Pushback Amid Rare-Earths Trade Rift
Introduction: A Fragile Handle on Global Negotiations President Donald Trump’s appeal to close deals through direct, face-to-face negotiations has long been the cornerstone of his international strategy. Yet as Beijing responds with a broad set of export controls on rare earths and other critical materials, the durability of that hands-on, bilateral diplomacy is drawing increased…
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Trump’s Dealmaking Diplomacy Faces China Backlash Now
Overview: A Diplomatic Strategy under Strain President Trump’s hallmark approach—relying on personal deals and direct persuasion—has shaped much of his administration’s foreign policy narrative. The idea was to seal fast, decisive agreements by talking directly and avoiding lengthy multilateral processes. Yet as China responds with broad export controls on rare earths and other critical materials,…
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Trump Announces 100% Tariff on US Imports from China
Overview: A Definitive Break in the US-China Trade Trajectory President Donald Trump reignited tensions with China by unveiling a sweeping package of trade measures, including a 100% tariff on a broad set of China-bound US imports and new export controls focused on critical software. The move, framed as a response to Beijing’s tightening of rare…
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Trump Signals 100% Tariffs on US-Bound Imports from China as Rare Earths Tensions Escalate
Overview: A Bold Move in a Fragile Trade Standoff President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of trade measures aimed at China, signaling a renewed and intensified phase in the US-China trade dispute. The proposal includes 100% tariffs on certain US-bound exports to China and new export controls on critical software. The timing is notable:…
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US to Impose 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports from November
Overview The United States plans to impose a 100% tariff on imports from China and extend export controls to all critical U.S.-made software starting November 1, according to former President Donald Trump. The announcement, posted on Truth Social, signals a sharp escalation in the ongoing US-China trade confrontation and has already impacted financial markets as…