China Maintains Rare Earth Supply Commitment to European Union

China indicated that rare earth exports to the European Union will continue despite the expiration of existing U.S. trade agreements. European trade commissioner Maroš Sefčovič met with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing last week to discuss trade relations. The discussions focused on maintaining supply chain stability for critical materials. Monitor future trade policy announcements from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce regarding export quotas for critical minerals.