China Targets U.S. Defense Sector With New Mineral Export Controls

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China swiftly retaliated to the U.S.’s imposition of 34% tariffs with new export controls targeting critical minerals important for the American defense sector.

 

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Two days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 34% tariffs on Chinese products, Beijing retaliated with new controls on critical mineral exports, targeting the American defense-industrial base as well as matching levies on U.S. imports. Effective immediately, China will require special...
Matthew Fulco

Matthew Fulco is Business Editor for Aviation Week, focusing on commercial aerospace and defense.

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