Tag: Export controls
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Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on China Over Critical Minerals Clash
Trump Signals Potentially Massive Tariffs on China Over Critical Minerals President Donald Trump raised the prospect of a dramatic shift in U.S. policy toward China, signaling a possible “massive increase” in tariffs amid a dispute over critical minerals. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump argued that Beijing had grown “very hostile” and cited…
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Trump Calls China’s Rare-Earth Move Hostile, Threatens Tariffs
Trump Characterizes China’s Rare-Earth Move as Hostile President Donald Trump described China’s decision to alert countries about export controls on rare earth elements and other critical materials as a “hostile” trade maneuver. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, he argued that Beijing’s actions could clog global markets and disrupt trade, calling the move a…
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Rare Earths on the Frontline: China Imposes Export Controls on Production Tech
Overview: China tightens export controls on rare earth production technology China announced immediate export controls on rare earth production technology, a move that signals Beijing’s intent to safeguard its dominant position in a sector that is pivotal to advanced manufacturing. The ministry of commerce stated that exporters should strengthen compliance awareness and understand the primary…
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China Enforces New Export Controls on Rare Earth Tech
Overview: Beijing tightens controls on rare earth production technology China, the world’s largest producer of rare earth elements, announced immediate export controls on critical production technology for rare earths. The move signals Beijing’s intent to safeguard strategic assets amid intensifying competition with the United States. The Ministry of Commerce urged exporters to bolster compliance and…
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China Tightens Export Controls on Rare Earth Production Technology amid Global Rivalry
China Expands Export Controls on Rare Earth Production Technology China announced a new set of export controls on technologies related to the production of rare earth elements on Thursday, signaling a strategic move intended to cement its grip on a critical supply chain. The Ministry of Commerce published an online statement urging exporters to bolster…
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SKF Bearings in Russia’s War Industry: Sanctions and Trade Scrutiny
Introduction SKF bearings have long stood as a symbol of Swedish engineering prowess. They were celebrated as part of Sweden’s cultural canon, a sign of national pride in precision manufacturing. Yet in the shadow of global sanctions and war, the fate of those same bearings—exported from Sweden and used in Russia’s modern armed industry—has become…
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SKF Bearings in Sweden’s Shadow: Russia’s War Industry and Sanctions
SKF Bearings: A Swedish Pride and a Global Link SKF, renowned for its precision- engineered bearings, has long been a symbol of Swedish industrial prowess. In Sweden, the company sits not only as a manufacturer but also as a touchstone of national pride—its contributions echoed in the country’s cultural canon and its narrative of engineering…