China Wields Its Rare Earth Leverage Over Europe With New Export Controls
Why This Matters
Key context: China imposed tariffs on Rheinmetall, Germany’s largest defense contractor, as part of its retaliation over Europe’s measures against Chinese companies accused of helping Russia’s war effort against Ukraine. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
China imposed tariffs on Rheinmetall, Germany’s largest defense contractor, as part of its retaliation over Europe’s measures against Chinese companies accused of helping Russia’s war effort against Ukraine.
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