CommoditiesMedium•15 October 2026•
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China Pledges Stable Rare Earth Exports to EU Despite US Trade Tensions
Key Facts
1The Chinese Commerce Ministry stated its willingness to continue approving rare earth export licenses to Europe.
2The ministry spokesperson confirmed that supplies would not be affected by the January expiration of the U.S.-China trade truce.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry stated its willingness to continue approving rare earth export licenses to Europe. CNBC reported that a ministry spokesperson confirmed supplies would not be affected by the expiration of the U.S.-China trade truce in January.
The statement aims to provide market stability and clarify China's trade stance toward the European Union amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing. This move seeks to mitigate fears of immediate export curbs for EU industries that rely heavily on Chinese rare earth minerals.