Category: Ministry of Commerce (China)

How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump

The New York Times – Business:
A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.
Europe and China Take Step to Resolve Dispute on Electric Vehicles

The European Commission allowed carmakers to volunteer limits on their imports from China instead of paying tariffs, an arrangement that could help Volkswagen.
China Suspends Export Controls on More Critical Minerals

The changes would make it easier for American firms to obtain key minerals, delivering on what the White House said the two countries had agreed to at last month’s summit.
China’s Pause on Rare Earth Controls: What to Know

China has suspended export controls announced this month, but was conspicuously silent about rules imposed earlier, which are snarling global supply chains.
The Small Company in Europe Caught in the Big Trade War Between the U.S. and China

Nexperia, a computer chip maker headquartered in the Netherlands, was taken over by the Dutch government after pressure from officials in Washington.
Cars to Fighter Jets: China’s New Export Curbs May Level a Heavy Blow Worldwide

Broad restrictions could cause supply interruptions for arms makers, as well as manufacturers in the semiconductor, automotive and other sectors.
Chinese and European Leaders Meet Amid Grievances on Trade

European Union officials are set for a summit with China’s top leaders. China’s support of Russia and a long list of trade disputes are on the agenda.
China Puts New Restrictions on E.V. Battery Manufacturing Technology

Beijing will now require government licenses for any effort to transfer abroad the technologies crucial for producing inexpensive electric cars.
The Art of the Stall: China’s Strategy for Dealing With Trump

Beijing has gained time to build up its own strengths by drawing out negotiations with the United States, using its chokehold over critical minerals.
China’s Grip on an Obscure Rare Earth Metal Threatens the West’s Militaries

China produces the entire world’s supply of samarium, a rare earth metal that the United States and its allies need to rebuild inventories of fighter jets, missiles and other hardware.
China Allows Limited Exports of Rare Earths as Shortages Continue

Beijing has approved more export licenses for the critical minerals and magnets in recent days, but supplies remain scarce and factories in the West are running out.
China Rejects Trump’s Accusation That It Violated Trade Truce

In response to President Trump’s claim, China said the United States was the one introducing a series of “discriminatory restrictive measures.”