China Issues New Mineral Export Controls After US Imposes Tariffs

China has broadened its export restrictions to cover five rare metals that are essential for defense and other industries.
China Issues New Mineral Export Controls After US Imposes Tariffs
Cargo ships loaded with containers berthing in Qingdao Port, Shandong Province, China, on Jan. 13, 2025. STR/AFP via Getty Images
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China is implementing new export controls on five rare metals crucial for defense and other industries, as part of a package it unveiled shortly after the Trump administration enforced an additional 10 percent U.S. levy on Chinese goods.

In a statement released on Feb. 4, China’s commerce ministry and customs officials announced the export restrictions on metals such as tungsten and indium. These measures take effect immediately.