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China’s rare earth restrictions halt first auto industry production lines

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China introduced strict export controls on rare earth minerals and magnets in early April as part of its tit-for-tat response to Donald Trump’s new tariffs.

China is estimated to control more than 90 percent of the rare earth supply chain.

Several European car part manufacturers have already halted production lines.

Rare earth magnets are essential for hybrid and EV motors, but also found in everything from catalytic converters to car seats.

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