Trade data shows that China's exports of rare earths and rare earth products have softened in a relatively narrow band in recent months, showing that Beijing's controls continue to reshape trade flows without fully choking off global supply.

The two Congressional leaders of the House Select Committee on China, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA), have introduced legislation that would create tax credits to support American magnet production and a domestic magnet supply chain, with a goal of reducing dependence on China

As part of a broader strategy related to developing critical mineral resources, the Australian government has forced several Chinese investors out of a rare earth mining project, and at the same time is pushing ahead with similar projects financed by Western-allied governments.

One year after Beijing implemented export control measures on some critical rare earth elements and derivative products, the global trade landscape reflects a complex dynamic of sharp disruption followed by rapid adaptation. While shipments initially plummeted following the April 2025 announcement, exports of rare earths and products rebounded robustly soon

China’s rare earth exports rebounded in March, maintaining a steady global footprint one year after Beijing tightened its grip on the strategic minerals. However, new customs data reveals a divergence in trade patterns, with shipments to the United States and Japan plummeting amid escalating national security friction.

China's Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) on Thursday detailed a massive new state-led initiative titled "Export to China," aiming at balancing trade flows, while navigating a delicate relationship with the West.

At a think tank event today, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer offered a number of comments on U.S.-China trade issues as part of a discussion of the upcoming visit by President Trump to China.